Organizational Mandate
The Federal Character Commission (FCC) is a constitutional body established to promote national unity, fairness, and inclusiveness in Nigeria’s public service. The Commission ensures that the composition of the Federal Government and its agencies reflects the diversity of the Nigerian federation, guaranteeing equitable representation of all states and ethnic groups in accordance with the Federal Character Principle.
Through monitoring, regulation, and advisory functions, the Commission works with Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure compliance with constitutional provisions guiding recruitment, appointments, promotions, and distribution of public resources.
Mission Statement
Channeling public investments toward sustainable development.
Vision Statement
Achieving sustaining national consciousness to which all Citizen can subscribe with conviction.
Mandate
Its mandate is to enforce the Federal Character Principles which is aimed at ensuring fair and equitable distribution of posts and of socio-economic amenities, infrastructural facilities amongst the federating units nationwide.
Our Core Values
These values shape the Commission’s commitment to promoting equitable representation and responsible governance in Nigeria’s federal institutions.
Integrity
Fairness
Transparency
Accountability
National Unity, and respect for diversity guide the operations of the Federal Character Commission.