James Oche recounts two years at PCC, salutes Bashir Abubakar

The Honourable Federal Commissioner representing Benue State at the Public Complaints Commission (PCC), Mr James Oche, has commended the leadership of the Chief Commissioner of the Commission, Rt. Hon. Bashir Abubakar, for what he described as significant administrative and institutional improvements recorded in the last two years.

Oche made the remarks while reflecting on the second anniversary of their tenure in office, which was marked in September.

According to him, the two-year period has witnessed important developments, improved staff welfare and administrative innovations aimed at making the Commission more effective in discharging its statutory responsibilities.

He noted that managing the Commission’s operations in Benue State was a considerable administrative responsibility, particularly because the state has 23 area offices corresponding to the 23 Local Government Areas.

Oche said coordinating the activities of the numerous area offices, personnel and administrative structures across the state could be challenging, but added that the task had been made considerably easier through the leadership and innovative approach of the Chief Commissioner.

“Our two years in office have been very eventful. Managing 23 area offices across the state is not an easy administrative task, but with the leadership insight and direction of the Honourable Chief Commissioner, Rt. Hon. Bashir Abubakar, we have continued to make progress,” Oche said.

The Benue Federal Commissioner particularly highlighted the introduction of what he described as helpful administrative ideas and reforms by the Chief Commissioner, saying they had contributed to greater efficiency in the Commission’s operations.

He also commended the improved salary structure and effectiveness of staff payments under the present leadership, noting that the developments had positively impacted staff morale and made the discharge of official responsibilities easier.

Oche explained that improved staff welfare was important to the effective functioning of the Commission, given its responsibility for receiving and investigating complaints from members of the public and ensuring that administrative injustices are appropriately addressed.

He said the reforms and initiatives introduced under the leadership of Abubakar had provided a more conducive environment for personnel to perform their duties.

The Federal Commissioner described the two-year period as a milestone worthy of recognition, congratulating the Chief Commissioner and the entire management and staff of the Public Complaints Commission on the anniversary.

He expressed optimism that the Commission would continue to build on the progress recorded so far and further strengthen its presence and effectiveness across Benue State and Nigeria.