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L-R: Friday Akhere, manager, special duties, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc; Musa Dikko, commissioner, Public Complaints Commission, (PCC) FCT; Abdulaziz Kaita, director, administration, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc; Irene Chuka Ogbogu, State Director Investigation, PCC; Jideri Agbese, deputy Director Investigation, PCC, and Emmanuel Ugboaja, head, Public Relations, PCC; when officials of the Commission paid a courtesy visit to Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, recently.
Musa Dikko, the commissioner of the Public Complaints Commission (PCC), FCT, has commended leading construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc for its strict compliance with regulations, stating that the company deserves an award for maintaining a record free of public complaints.
Speaking during the Commission’s courtesy visit to the company’s headquarters Wednesday, Dikko emphasised the long-standing relationship between the PCC and Julius Berger, praising the company’s excellence in construction and labour relations. “Our joy is that every construction done by Julius Berger Nigeria Plc is nearly perfect. I say ‘nearly’ because they say no one is perfect,” he remarked.
On the company’s handling of compensation matters at project sites, the Commissioner noted that Julius Berger has consistently ensured prompt and fair compensation to affected individuals, including those in the FCT.
“Each time compensation is required, my parents and our people always feel at ease because Julius Berger’s approach is different from other construction companies. This long-standing commitment has ensured that no complaints have been brought to the Public Complaints Commission regarding the company’s conduct. Where there is no peace there can be no development, and for this, Julius Berger deserves an award”, he added.
Irene Chuka Ogbogu, the commission’s state director of Investigation, echoed Dikko’s sentiments, appreciating the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts and its commitment to due diligence.
Responding to the commendation, Abdulaziz Kaita, the director of administration at Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, acknowledged the fruitful collaboration between the company and the PCC. He assured that the company remains dedicated to upholding workers’ and communities’ rights whilst adhering to all regulatory frameworks.
“As a company, we have always strived to operate within legal and ethical guidelines. Our cooperation with the PCC has been beneficial to both parties, and we will continue to support the Commission’s mandate of protecting the rights of the people and ensuring compliance,” he stated.
Kaita further emphasised that as one of Nigeria’s largest employers of labour in the construction industry today, Julius Berger recognizes the responsibilities that come with its status. “Being a major employer of labour requires us to be diligent in the protection of our workers and the citizens. We have internal policies which we abide with, and I can assure you that Julius Berger Nigeria Plc will ensure everything is done through the due process, he assured.
Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining a strong relationship that ensures public trust, compliance, and the continuous development of Nigeria’s infrastructure sector.
The PCC delegation on the courtesy visit included Chairman Musa Dikko, the Chairman, Irene Chuka Ogbogu, State director of investigation; Jideri Agbese, deputy director of investigation; Emmanuel Ugboaja, head of public relations; Alex Akinyele, deputy head of public relations, and Gladys Iduku, information officer,PCC.
