Tinubu withdraws appointment of government official after few hours
President Bola Tinubu has withdrawn the reappointment of Muheeba Dankaka as chairperson of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) just hours after naming her to the position.
Initially reappointed at 6:35 p.m. on Monday, Dankaka was replaced by former lawmaker Ayo Hulayat Omidiran by 10:44 p.m. the same day.
The quick reversal caused confusion among officials and the public, with some, including the Emir of Ilorin, publicly congratulating Dankaka before the change was announced.
The presidency first confirmed Dankaka’s second term along with new appointments to the commission, but later issued a statement replacing her with Omidiran.
The President renewed the appointments of Lawal Ya’u Roni, Abubakar Atiku Bunu, and Eludayo Eluyemi, who represent Jigawa, Kebbi, and Osun States, for a second term.
The President also reappointed Abdulwasiu Kayode Bawalla, the commissioner from Lagos State.
The newly appointed Commissioners are:
Hon. Obina Oriaku, Abia
Mrs. Bema Olvadi Madayi, Adamawa
Obongawan Dora Ebong, Akwa–Ibom
Hon. Nnoli Nkechi Gloria, Anambra
Babangida Adamu Gwana, Bauchi
Sir Tonye Okio, Bayelsa
Aligba Eugene Tarkende, Benue
Engr.Modu Mustapha, Borno
Dr. Stella Odey Ekpo, Cross River
Ederin Lovette Idisi, Delta
Barr. Nwokpor Vincent Nduka, Ebonyi
Hon. Chief Victor Sabor Edoror, Edo
Hon. Sola Fokanle, Ekiti
Peter Eze, Enugu
Ibrahim Baba Mairiga, Gombe
Hon. Jerry Alagbaoso, Imo
Ruth Jumai Ango, Kaduna
Muhammad Awwal Nayya, Kano
Hon. Anas Isah, Katsina
Bello Idris Eneye, Kogi
Dr. Ibrahim Abdullahi, Kwara
Alh. Isah Jibrin, Niger
Comrade Ajimudu Bola, Ondo
Prince Ayodeji Abas Aleshinloye, Oyo
Hon. Pam Bolman, Plateau
Aaron Chukwuemeka, Rivers
Alh. Aminu Tambar, Sokoto
Comrade Bobboi Bala Kaigama, Taraba
Hon. Jibir Maigari, Yobe
Sani Garba, Zamfara
Solomon Ayuba Dagami, FCT
HYREP Board
The President has also approved the reconstitution of the Governing Council and Board of Trustees of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYREP), with the Minister of Environment serving as Chairman of the Council.
The other members are Loanyie Barituka Victor, who represents the Non-governmental Organisations focused on the environment, Bright Onyebuchi Jacob and Henry Obiabure, who represent the Niger Delta communities.
Professor Barinedum Michael Nwibere and Barrister Baride Abdul Gwezia are the representatives of the Ogoni Community on the new Council.
The nine oil-producing states have two representatives on the Council: Gideon Onyebuwa Melfor and Dr Ibikunle Omotehinse.
There are four alternative members of the Council, representing Ogoniland and the Niger Delta: Rev. Canon Dr Abraham Olungwe, who was reappointed and Engr. Maeba Power Ekpobari are the alternate members of the Council representing Ogoniland. Joseph Akedesuo and Beauty Warejuowei represent the Niger Delta.
President Tinubu also reconstituted the HYREP Board of Trustees, with Emmanuel Nwiika Deeyah reappointed chairman.
Fred Mbombo Igwe and Dr Fred Barivule Kpakol will represent Ogoni communities and stakeholders on the board. Mrs Dorcas Amos represents the other Niger Delta communities, while Chief Jide Damazio, who was reappointed, represents the NGOs dealing with environmental issues.
