The Public Complaints Commission (PCC) , Oyo State has sought closer collaboration with the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Oyo State Directorate, in order to strengthen their working relationship and improve mutual performance.
During a courtesy visit to the NOA office on Tuesday afternoon, the Commissioner for the PCC, Hon. Olaitan Rasheedat Yussuf, expressed appreciation for the existing harmonious partnership between the two organizations over the years. She emphasized the importance of increased networking to strengthen this cordial relationship.
Hon. Rasheedat Yussuf stated that with NOA support, the PCC would expand its reach through the agency’s extensive media partners and key stakeholders ensuring effective communication with its target audience. She also assured the NOA that the Commission was committed to involving the agency in its activities to maximize the partnership.
Dr. Afolayan, NOA State Director, expressed satisfaction with the fruitful collaboration and promised the agency’s continued support. She stated that NOA field officers from all local governments in the state would actively participate in the partnership to raise public awareness of the PCC’s operations.
Dr. Afolayan also took the opportunity to discuss the ongoing national programs led by NOA, such as the National Identity Project and the National Values Charter. These initiatives, she explained, are intended to boost national pride, promote harmony, and instill a sense of shared responsibility. She emphasized that the programmes address both elected officials’ promises and the duties of responsible citizenship, as outlined in the Citizens’ Code.
She went on to say that the initiatives are not just for citizens, but also for public officials, ensuring that everyone contributes to nation building.
In his remarks, PCC State Director Mr. Adebayo Ojediran discussed the commission’s mandate since its inception in 1975. He explained that the PCC works to prevent human rights violations, address administrative excesses, resolve citizen grievances, combat corruption, and act as a whistleblower as well as alternative dispute resolution platform. He also stated that the commission has the authority to summon disputing parties and negotiate an amicable settlement.
Mr. Ojediran reaffirmed the PCC’s commitment to working with the NOA to improve results and achieve their shared goals.
