President Buhari Appoints New Federal Character Commission, FCC Chairman

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed a new Chairman in Acting capacity for the Federal Character Commission (FCC), he is Abayomi Sheba.

Mr. Sheba was until his appointment a Commissioner representing Ondo State at the Federal Character Commission (FCC).

Adamu Idris, spokesman of the commission announced this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja.

According to Mr Idris, Mr Sheba’s appointment followed a letter from the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

Mr Idris said that Sheba replaced Shettima Bukar-Abba, whose tenure has ended of recent.

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Mr Idris further said that Mr Sheba was a member of the House of Representative in the fourth National Assembly.

“He holds a masters degree in Law and Public administration from Adekunle Ajasin University and Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, respectively.

“At various times, he actually was a Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Ondo State.

“He had a stint with the Guardian Newspaper. Also, he is happily married with children.”