False complaints appeal to six months’ jail or N500,000 tremendous – PCC

‎The Public Complaints Commission, PCC, also referred to as the Ombudsman, has warned members of the general public towards making frivolous and malicious complaints towards any particular person, authorities or firms.

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The Jigawa State Commissioner of the fee, Alhaji Usman Shehu, disclosed this whereas addressing journalists through the celebration of the fee’s 51st anniversary in Nigeria.

‎‎He mentioned anybody discovered responsible of intentionally presenting false allegations may face six months’ imprisonment or a tremendous of ₦500,000.

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‎”Whatever kind of complaint you are going to submit make sure it’s genuine otherwise you may end up in prison,” he warned.

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‎He cautioned members of the general public towards utilizing the fee to tarnish the popularity of others by baseless allegations, stressing that complaints should be supported by details.

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‎Alhaji Usman defined that the fee was established to obtain and examine complaints towards authorities ministries, departments and businesses, non-public firms and people, in addition to resolve disputes involving completely different members of the general public.

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‎”Our mandate is to investigate any complaint against government, ministries, departments and agencies , businesses and among individuals.

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‎”Our tasks coated disputes between landlords and tenants, banks and their clients, transport staff and passengers, street customers and site visitors officers, in addition to complaints towards safety businesses and different public establishments,” he said.

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‎The commissioner urged residents of Jigawa State to take advantage of the commission’s services whenever they experienced injustice or encountered problems with public institutions and service providers.

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‎He, however, assured the public that the commission remained impartial and committed to protecting the rights of individuals, adding that its officials neither demand nor accept bribes from complainants or respondents.

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‎He warned that any staff member found accepting bribes would face disciplinary action, insisting that the commission would not compromise its integrity.

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‎The commissioner also expressed concern over the low level of public awareness about the commission in Jigawa State, noting that many residents were unaware of its existence and responsibilities.

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‎Alhaji Usman disclosed that the commission had received approximately 1.5 million complaints across the country, out of which about 740,000 had been investigated and resolved.

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