Berger deserves an award for zero complaints – PCC

The Commissioner of the Public Complaints Commission (PCC), FCT, Hon. Musa Dikko, has commended Nigeria’s leading construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, for its strict compliance with regulations, stating that the company deserved an award for maintaining a record free of public complaints.

A press statement by the company’s Media Relations Office, Thursday in Abuja, noted that Dikko while speaking during the visit to the company’s headquarters 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 PCC 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. 

On her part, the Commission’s State Director of Investigation, Irene Chuka Ogbogu, echoed Dikko’s sentiments, appreciating the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts and its commitment to due diligence.

Responding to the commendation, the Director of Administration at Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, Dr Abdulaziz Kaita, 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.