NYSC Recommits to Federal Character Principle

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the Federal Character Principle in all its operations, pledging closer collaboration with the Federal Character Commission (FCC) to promote equity, fairness and national integration across the country.

The assurance was given by the Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, during a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission, Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, according to a statement issued by the NYSC’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu.

Nafiu commended the Commission for its role in ensuring fairness in recruitment, appointments, promotions and the distribution of personnel across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

He said the NYSC had consistently complied with government regulations and due process in carrying out its statutory responsibilities, earning recognition for excellence in public service delivery.

“The NYSC remains fully committed to complying with both the letter and spirit of the Federal Character Principle,” Nafiu said, describing the policy as “a critical instrument for ensuring equitable representation of Nigerians across states, geopolitical zones, ethnic groups and religious backgrounds.”

The NYSC Director-General noted that the mandates of both institutions are closely aligned, as they are focused on promoting national unity, inclusiveness and equal participation in nation-building.

He added that the Scheme would continue to work closely with the Commission to ensure full compliance with existing guidelines on personnel placement and other matters relating to the Federal Character Principle.

Responding, the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission, Hulayat Omidiran, said the Commission was established to promote fairness and inclusiveness in government institutions through equitable representation of all segments of the federation.

She urged ministries, departments and agencies to strictly comply with the Commission’s policies and guidelines to sustain public confidence and prevent feelings of marginalisation among citizens.

“The Commission was established to promote fairness and inclusiveness in the operations of government institutions by ensuring equitable representation of all segments of the Nigerian federation,” she said.

Omidiran also called on public institutions to adhere to the Federal Character Principle in their recruitment, postings, promotions and appointments.

Earlier, the NYSC Director-General held an interactive session with the Federal Character Commission’s Committee on Social Development, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, chaired by the Federal Commissioner representing Plateau State, Hon. Pam Bot-Mang.

According to the statement, the meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between both institutions and advancing equity in recruitment, postings, promotions and appointments across government establishments.