Hon. Ayo
Hulayat
Omidiran
Executive Chairman · Legislator · Trailblazer
Current Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), two-term Member of the Nigerian House of Representatives, pioneering FIFA Committee member, and champion of equity, women's development, and grassroots empowerment across Nigeria.
- CurrentExecutive Chairman, FCC
- StateOsun State, Nigeria
- EducationB.Sc. Biochemistry, A.B.U. Zaria
- Born10 November, 1962
A Legacy of
Distinguished Service
From heading the Federal Character Commission to the floor of the National Assembly and international football governance — a career defined by firsts and unflinching dedication.
Appointed Executive Chairman of the FCC — Nigeria's constitutional body mandated to ensure balanced and equitable representation in federal appointments, infrastructure, and resources across all 36 states and the FCT, in strict compliance with the Federal Character Principle.
Served two consecutive terms representing Ayedaade/Irewole/Isokan Federal Constituency. Drafted motions of urgent national importance, legislative bills, and performed oversight functions on Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
- Deputy-Chairman, Presidential Parliamentary Support Group (2017–2019)
- Chairman, South-West Legislators Forum (2016–2019)
- Leader, Osun Caucus, House of Reps (2015–2019)
- Deputy-Chairman, Committee on FCT Judiciary (2015–2019)
- Deputy-Chairman, Committee on Sports (2011–2015)
- Member, Committees on Health, Police, Commerce, Communications, National Security & Intelligence (2011–2019)
Coordinated and mobilised Support Groups across the South-West to sensitise the electorate on the Renewed Hope Agenda, contributing to a successful presidential campaign.
Applies vast experience in sports administration to direct policy and ensure Nigeria's optimal performance at Olympic games worldwide.
Made history as the first Nigerian woman to serve on any FIFA Committee. Formulated international football policies, led delegations, and supervised matches as Match Commissioner.
Founded and managed "Omidiran Babes FC," a female football club in the Nigerian Female Football League, championing women in sports at the grassroots level.
Defining Moments,
Historic Firsts
Executive Chairman, FCC
Leads Nigeria's Federal Character Commission — ensuring constitutionally-mandated equity in federal appointments, projects, and resource distribution across all 36 states and the FCT.
First Nigerian Woman on FIFA
Made history as the very first Nigerian woman to serve on any FIFA Committee — representing Nigeria on the Organising Committee for U-17 & U-20 Women's World Cups (2006–2011).
South-West Legislators Chair
Served as Chairman of the South-West Legislators Forum in the House of Representatives (2016–2019), providing unified strategic direction for the entire geopolitical zone.
Global Parliamentary Representative
Represented Nigeria at the Global Forum of Women Political Leaders in Reykjavik, Iceland, and the Parliamentary Union of OIC Member States in Tehran, Iran (2015–2019).
Two-Term Legislator
Served two consecutive terms in the Nigerian House of Representatives (2011–2019), drafting impactful bills and motions of urgent national importance for Osun State.
Olympics Committee Secretary
Serves as Secretary, Board of Trustees of the Nigeria Olympics Committee — directing policy for optimal national performance in global Olympic competition.
Moments of
Leadership
From the FCC boardroom and House plenary to international forums and community outreach — a life of public service, captured.
House Committees &
Assignments
- Deputy-Chairman, Committee on FCT Judiciary
- Member, Committee on FCT
- Member, Committee on Commerce
- Member, Committee on Health
- Member, Committee on Police
- Member, Committee on Refugees, Migrants & IDPs
- Member, Committee on National Security & Intelligence
- Member, Committee on Information, National Orientation, Ethics & Values
- Deputy-Chairman, Committee on Sports
- Member, Committee on Communications
- Member, Committee on Federal Judiciary (2011–2019)
- Member, Committee on Solid Minerals (2011–2019)