By; MKPUMA ENYINNA, Abakaliki
In order to have wide powers to inquire into complaints by members of the public concerning the administrative action of any public authority and companies or their officials, and other matters ancillary thereto, Ebonyi State Government has received a proposed bill for law to establish Public Complaints Commission in the state.
The Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Barr.Uchenna Orji disclosed this to newsmen immediately after the executive council meeting on Friday at the new Government House, Abakaliki.
He directed the committee chaired by the Attorney General, Barr. Cletus Ofoke to review the bill and bring report in the next executive meeting.
“EXCO received a proposed bill for Law to establish Public Complaints Commission in the state and directed the committee chaired by the Honourable Attorney General, to review the bill and bring report in the next EXCO meeting.”
Other members of the committee are: Commissioner for Information and State Orientation – Secretary; SSA Legal, Member; Head of Service, Member; Permanent Secretary Ministry of Justice, Member.
It would be recalled that On October 16, 1975, the federal government of Nigeria created a Public Complaints Commission (PCC) with powers to control administrative excesses (non- adherence to procedures or abuse of law).
Not too many persons in Nigeria are aware of the over 44 years old federal government agency. By the way, the PCC has offices across all states in Nigeria and even in local government areas and wards in Nigeria.
