NOA Partners Public Complaints Commission For Improved Mutual Performance

The Public Complaints Commission, PCC, Oyo State has sought collaboration with the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Oyo State Directorate, to strengthen both Agencies working relationship for improved mutual performance.

Commissioner for PCC, Mrs Rasheedat Yussuf sought the collaboration when she led her Team on a courtesy visit to the NOA Headquarters, Agodi, Ibadan, expressing appreciation for the existing harmonious partnership between the two organizations over the years.

She emphasized the importance of increased networking to strengthen the cordial relationship between them.

Mrs. Yussuf said, 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.

Responding, NOA State Director, Dr. Olukemi Afolayan expressed satisfaction with the fruitful collaboration and promised the Agency’s continued support.

She stated that NOA field officers from all Local Government Areas in the State would actively participate in the partnership to raise public awareness of the PCC’s operations.

Dr. Afolayan also used the opportunity to discuss the ongoing National programmes led by NOA, such as the National Identity Project and the National Values Charter.

She explained that the Programmes are intended to boost National Pride, promote harmony, and instill a sense of shared responsibility.

The NOA Director emphasized that the programmes are targeting both elected officials’ promises and the duties of responsible citizenship, as outlined in the Citizens’ Code.

She added 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, saying 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.