By Okon Okon
The Executive Chairman, Federal Character Commission (FCC), Mrs Ayo Omidiran, has sought a strategic collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to strengthen technology-driven governance and transparency.
Omidiran made the call when she received the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Abdullahi, and his delegation in her office.
The chair, in a statement by her Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr Samuel Ahmadu, in Abuja on Friday, reiterated the need for digital innovation and inter-agency collaboration.
This, according to her, will strengthen transparency, accountability and inclusive governance in Nigeria’s public institutions.
She reaffirmed the Commission’s constitutional mandate to promote equity and balanced representation in the public sector, noting that adoption of technology-driven systems would enhance compliance monitoring and institutional efficiency.
“The Federal Character Commission supervises and monitors over 700 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), nationwide.
“Therefore, strategic collaboration with technology agencies like NITDA will strengthen data-driven governance and transparency,” she said.
Omidiran added that integrating digital solutions into public administration would equally support fair representation, improve oversight mechanisms and reinforce national cohesion.
According to her, technology remains a critical enabler in advancing inclusive governance and ensuring that opportunities within public service reflect Nigeria’s diversity.
Earlier, Abdullahi commended the leadership of the Commission and emphasised the role of digital transformation in modern governance.
He stressed that aligning regulatory frameworks with emerging technologies would improve efficiency across MDAs.
He explained that the visit was to congratulate the Commission’s boss, strengthen collaborations and explore how innovation and digital infrastructure could support its constitutional responsibilities more effectively.
The D-G reaffirmed NITDA’s commitment to supporting institutions that promote transparency, efficiency and national development, through responsible technology adoption. (NAN)
Edited by Philip Yatai
