“Tinubu encouraging youth management” – Orji Uzor-Kalu reacts to Peter Eze’s appointment
Former governor of Abia state senator representing Abia north, Orji Uzor-Kalu has recommended President Bola Tinubu for encouraging youth management with the appointment of Peter Ogbonna Eze as commissioner of the Federal Character Fee (FCC) representing Enugu.
Kalu spoke whereas reacting to Eze’s appointment and inauguration by President Tinubu on the State Home, Abuja.
The president swore in Eze alongside Hon. Ayo Omidiran, chairman of the fee, and 36 different commissioners.
Tinubu charged the appointees to uphold integrity, equity and nationwide duty, describing the FCC because the conscience of the nation.
The ceremony was attended by members of the federal govt council and different senior authorities officers.
Reacting to the appointment, Kalu thanked Tinubu, describing the choice as a deliberate effort to encourage succesful younger Nigerians dedicated to public service.
“I thank President Tinubu for what he did for Peter. The President is aware of Peter very properly and sees him clearly as a result of Peter is somebody who is able to encourage younger folks,” he acknowledged.
Kalu mentioned Eze’s comparatively younger age mirrored Tinubu’s perception in grooming the subsequent technology of leaders.
He mentioned the president’s familiarity with Eze confirmed confidence in his means to serve successfully.
“That’s what politics is all about, you sit down, ask for what your folks want, work in your folks, and your folks give you the results you want,” Kalu mentioned.
The appointment has continued to draw commendations from tutorial establishments, grassroots authorities and scholar organisations.
In a press release signed by E. R. Ukwueze, head of the division of economics on the College of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), the division described Eze as an impressive alumnus and worthy ambassador of the establishment.
“As you’re taking up this new position, we belief that your gentle will proceed to shine and illuminate your path and that of the nation at giant,” the assertion reads.
The federal government and other people of Igbo-Eze north native authorities space of Enugu additionally congratulated Eze on his inauguration.
In a press release signed by Sydney Eze, chief media aide to the council chairman, the native authorities described the appointment as recognition of Eze’s integrity, dedication to service and dedication to fairness.
The council expressed confidence that Enugu can be properly represented on the FCC and pledged its continued assist.
The Nationwide Affiliation of Nigerian College students (NANS), Zone F (South-East), additionally recommended Tinubu for the appointment.
Talking on behalf of scholars within the area, Ikechukwu Emmanuel, coordinator of NANS Zone F, described Eze as “one in every of our brothers” and wished him a profitable tenure.
The Affiliation of Graduate Economics College students (AGES), by way of its nationwide chairman, Evaristus Ikpa, additionally congratulated Eze on the appointment.
Eze, an economist and public administrator from Igbo-Eze north, was confirmed by the Senate on November 27, 2025.
His nomination was introduced on August 1, 2025, by Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesperson.
The Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs mentioned there have been no petitions or adversarial safety findings in opposition to him.
Onyesoh Onyesoh, chairman of the committee, mentioned the nominees demonstrated competence and a transparent understanding of the FCC’s mandate.