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The Public Complaints Commission (PCC) has urged Nigerians to channel their grievances to the appropriate authorities and not engage in violence.

Abimbola Ayo-Yusuf, chief commissioner of PCC, spoke on Thursday in Kano during the commemoration of the 5th 2023 International Ombuds Day themed “Diverse in Role, United in service”.

Ayo-Yusuf was represented at the event by Usman Bello, head of legal department at the Kano PCC office.

The event was organised by the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) in collaboration with PCC Kano office.

He called on citizens to explore all avenues of redress and to rededicate themselves to the service of humanity wherever they are.

“Nigeria, our country is confronted with colossal challenges. Ombudsman is the steering wheel of democracy. It is our responsibility to ensure that the people’s right to raise issues is fully available to all sectors of the public,” NAN quoted Ayo-Yusuf as saying.

“The fundamental business of the ombudsman is to detect corruption, improper conduct of officials, eliminate maladministration and ensure the rule of law.

“Our common goal is to improve the quality of democracy, provide an unending prospect to have an effective review of complaints and allay fears about service delivery and provide remedy for injustice and unfairness.”

On his part, Muhyi Magaji-Rimingado, chairman of PCACC, urged the police, judiciary and other stakeholders to continue to support the agency in ensuring that justice is served irrespective of status.