The Chairman of the House Committee on Public Petitions, Rep. Kwamoti Laori, on the floor of the House, presented twelve reports addressing a wide range of public grievances requiring parliamentary intervention.
The petitions cut across issues of alleged unlawful dismissals, financial disputes, regulatory failures, electoral concerns, and community grievances. Prominent among them is a petition against Aso Savings and Loans PLC over the alleged fraudulent concession of a property in Galadimawa, Abuja, to the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC).
Also presented was the long-standing petition by Bash Ali seeking intervention over the proposed Guinness World Record boxing bout in Africa, alongside allegations of sabotage by the National Sports Commission.
Several employment-related cases featured prominently, including petitions against the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), the Nigeria Customs Service, the University of Calabar, and the Police Service Commission, all bordering on alleged unlawful dismissal and non-payment of entitlements.
In the private sector, the Committee reported on a dispute involving EAGELTEL Synergy Limited and MPS Technologies Limited over a N61.44 million debt and unethical business practices.
Community-focused petitions were also highlighted, including complaints against Xernergi Company Limited, the Nigeria Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) over alleged non-compliance with the Petroleum Industry Act, and a petition by a Delta State community seeking relief from operational impacts.
Other notable cases include allegations against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over failure to investigate fraud claims linked to PWAN, and an Ondo State petition alleging illegal relocation of a polling unit.
The Committee further presented a petition against the Anambra State Government and security operatives over alleged extrajudicial killings in Owerre Izukala.
The presentation of the reports underscores the House’s ongoing oversight role in addressing citizens’ complaints and ensuring accountability across public and private institutions.
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