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The senate committee on the Federal Character Commission (FCC) and inter-governmental affairs has stepped up its investigation into the recruitment methods of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), raising serious concerns about the unequal representation of states within the agency’s workforce.
At a plenary session held on Tuesday, July 1 the committee hosted NAICOM’s management team, led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Olusegun Omosehin.
The committee’s vice chairman, Senator Diket Plang who spoke on behalf of the committee’s chairman, Senator Allwell Onyesoh, criticized the commission for not upholding the FCC principle, which ensures fair representation of all regions in federal institutions.
He said, “It is unacceptable that in a nation as diverse as ours, some states like Sokoto and Jigawa remain grossly underrepresented in your commission.
“The principle of FCC is not optional, it is a constitutional mandate to ensure fairness, equity, and inclusiveness in all federal institutions.”
In his response, Omosehin revealed that NAICOM currently employs 255 staff members and noted that the last recruitment took place in 2020 before his tenure began in 2024.
He further explained that retirements and resignations over the years have affected the staffing balance, but maintained that all previous recruitment exercises were carried out with compliance certificates from the FCC.
Following thorough discussions, the NAICOM leadership acknowledged that certain states are indeed underrepresented within the commission.
Reacting to this, Senator Plang issued a strong warning to NAICOM, urging the agency to avoid similar imbalances in future recruitment processes.
He emphasized the importance of adhering strictly to the FCC principle to ensure fairness, inclusiveness, and equal opportunities for all Nigerians, regardless of their ethnic background or geographic origin.
The Senate committee pledged to maintain its oversight role to ensure that all federal agencies remain compliant with these guidelines.
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