FCC Chairman Omidiran Appoints Samuel Ahmadu as Special Assistant on Media

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Hon. Haluyat Motunrayo Omidiran, has approved the appointment of Samuel Ahmadu as Special Assistant on Media.

The appointment is part of efforts to strengthen the Commission’s communication framework, enhance public engagement, and ensure effective dissemination of information regarding the FCC’s mandate, policies, and activities.

In his new role, Ahmadu will provide media and communications support to the Executive Chairman and the Commission. His responsibilities include coordinating press relations, overseeing digital communication platforms, managing media coverage of official engagements, developing strategic communication initiatives, and ensuring timely and accurate stakeholder engagement.

Ahmadu brings nearly two decades of professional experience in journalism, public relations, and strategic communications across national and international platforms.

He is a former African correspondent of Goal.com and currently serves as Editor of SavidNews Newspaper and the Nigeria Football Newspaper, where he has led editorial operations and coverage of major sporting and public interest events.

He previously served as Media Director of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) and was a member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Women’s Football Development Committee. Since 2019, he has also worked as a Media Consultant to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), contributing to media strategy and tournament communications at the continental level.

Ahmadu currently serves as Secretary of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory Chapter.

Reacting to his appointment, Ahmadu said: “I am deeply honoured by the confidence reposed in me. I am committed to deploying my professional experience to support effective, transparent, and proactive communication that will strengthen public trust and promote the mandate of the Federal Character Commission.”

He has since assumed duties and reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the Commission’s objectives in line with its constitutional responsibilities.

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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