Nigeria, Oct. 19 -- The Acting Chairman of the Federal Character Commission, Kayode Oladele, said recent federal appointments under President Bola Tinubu show a numerical tilt in favour of the north more than the south.

Mr Oladele said the Tinubu administration strives to uphold fairness, inclusion, and national balance.

In a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES, Mr Oladele said available data reflect deliberate efforts to ensure equitable representation across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones.

He spoke at the opening of a one-day workshop on "Strengthening Leadership and Management Excellence in the Federal Character Commission in Line with the Renewed Hope Agenda."

PREMIUM TIMES analysis of the figures shows that cabinet appointments und...