FCC Launches New Digital Website For 700 MDAs
In an era where public trust increasingly depends on access and accountability, Nigeria’s Federal Character Commission (FCC) has taken a bold digital step to strengthen transparency across government institutions.
The Commission unveiled a new website and integrated digital platform on Tuesday, designed to enhance compliance monitoring, public engagement, and accountability across more than 700 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
The high-profile launch, held at the Presidential Villa Banquet Hall in Abuja, came less than 100 days into the tenure of the Fifth Commission and drew top government officials, including representatives of Vice President Kashim Shettima, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas.
Executive Chairman of the FCC, Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, described the initiative as a defining moment in the Commission’s reform journey, stating that it reflects a deliberate move towards modern governance and improved service delivery.
According to her, the platform offers a unified and user-friendly channel through which Nigerians can engage with the Commission more effectively, while also boosting institutional visibility and operational efficiency.
She noted that the move aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises digital transformation, innovation, and inclusive governance.
Representing the Vice President, Mallam Sadiq Wanka praised the Commission for embracing innovation as a tool for fairness and national cohesion, stressing that technology remains central to strengthening governance systems and ensuring equitable distribution of opportunities.
Also speaking, the First Lady, represented by Hajiya Laila Barau Jibril, described the platform as a bridge between government and citizens, saying it would help deepen trust, promote inclusion, and remove barriers to access.
Dr George Akume, who formally unveiled the website on behalf of the President, said the platform would improve transparency, strengthen institutional performance, and support the Commission’s mandate of fairness and equitable representation nationwide.
Lawmakers also welcomed the development, with former Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the Federal Character Committee, Idris Wase, describing the digital platform as a critical step in improving oversight, accountability, and access to opportunities in public service.
The event attracted heads of major government agencies, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, and other strategic institutions, underlining the national importance of the FCC’s digital transformation drive.
Observers say the launch signals a broader shift in public sector governance, where technology is no longer optional but essential for trust, fairness, and national inclusion.
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