Former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has joined a chorus of political leaders, academic institutions, local governments, and student organizations in commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the appointment of Honourable Peter Ogbonna Eze as the Federal Character Commission (FCC) Commissioner representing Enugu State.
President Tinubu formally swore in Eze alongside FCC Chairman Mrs. Ayo Omidiran and 36 other commissioners at a ceremony held at the State House, Abuja. Addressing the new appointees, the President described them as “the conscience of the nation” and urged them to uphold integrity, fairness, and national responsibility in executing their duties. The event was attended by members of the Federal Executive Council, senior government officials, and other dignitaries.
Speaking on Eze’s appointment, who previously served as his aide, Senator Kalu expressed profound gratitude to President Tinubu, calling the decision “a deliberate act of encouragement for capable young Nigerians committed to public service.”
“I thank President Tinubu for what he did for Peter. The President knows Peter very well and sees him clearly because Peter is someone who is ready to encourage young people,” Kalu said.
Highlighting Eze’s relatively young age of 34 or 35, Kalu explained that the appointment reflects Tinubu’s ideology of grooming and empowering the next generation of leaders. He added that the President’s personal rapport with Eze—often addressing him by his first name—demonstrates confidence in his abilities.
“I’m also happy that President Tinubu appointed Peter Eze. He knows Peter very well; he sees Peter in my house, and I also accompany him when we visit President Tinubu. The President wants to encourage young people like Peter and calls him by his first name. That is what politics is all about—you sit down, ask for what your people need, work for your people, and your people work for you,” the Senator added.
The appointment has drawn widespread commendation from academia, grassroots authorities, and student bodies.
In a congratulatory message, Prof. E. R. Ukwueze, Head of the Department of Economics at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), described Eze as an “outstanding alumnus and a worthy ambassador of the university.” The department praised his dedication to public and private service, noting that his achievements inspire current and future students.
“As you take up this new role, we trust that your light will continue to shine and illuminate your path and that of the nation at large,” the statement read, offering prayers for God’s guidance and wisdom as he serves.
At the grassroots level, the Government and people of Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area, Eze’s home LGA, congratulated him on his inauguration. In a statement signed by Sydney Eze, Chief Media Aide to the Executive Chairman, the council described the appointment as recognition of Eze’s years of integrity, dedication to service, and commitment to fairness, equity, and national unity.
The council expressed confidence that Eze would uphold these sterling qualities at the Federal Character Commission and assured that Enugu State would be proudly represented under his watch. It also pledged continued support, noting optimism that his tenure would promote inclusiveness, equity, and balanced development across the federation.
Student groups also joined the commendation. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Zone F (South-East), described Eze as “one of our brothers” and wished him a successful tenure. The message was signed by Ikechukwu Emmanuel, Coordinator of NANS Zone F.
Similarly, the Association of Graduate Economics Students (AGES), through its National Chairman, Evaristus Ikpa, congratulated Eze, calling his appointment well-deserved and wishing him the very best in office.
Peter Eze, an economist and public administrator from Aji in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area, was confirmed by the Senate on November 27, 2025, following his nomination by President Tinubu, which was announced on August 1, 2025, by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. His confirmation followed a Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs screening, which reported no petitions or adverse security findings.
Senator Onyesoh Onyesoh, Chairman of the Senate Committee, stated that Eze and other nominees demonstrated competence, expertise, and a strong understanding of the FCC’s mandate, expressing confidence that the commission would be strengthened under the new leadership.
With endorsements spanning political leaders, academia, local governments, and student bodies, political analysts say the broad support for Peter Eze reflects growing confidence in his capacity to advance national unity, equity, and fair representation through the Federal Character Commission.
