The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions, led by Hon. Kwamoti Bitrus La’ori, has continued its momentum of transparency and responsiveness with the presentation of five new reports during Wednesday’s plenary session.
Hon. La’ori, who assumed chairmanship of the committee on May 13, 2025, pledged to maintain a steady weekly presentation of petitions, ensuring faster consideration and fair resolution of all matters referred to the committee.
Among the latest reports presented was a petition filed by Hon. (Prof.) Paul Sunday Nnamchi on behalf of the Gutenberg Print Professionals Association of Nigeria (GUPPAN) against certain groups allegedly obstructing the implementation of the Chartered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria (CIPPON) Act, 2007.
Another report addressed complaints by the Omole Phase II Community Development Association (CDA) in Lagos State against the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) over erratic and inadequate power supply to the estate.
The committee also submitted findings on a petition by Ayia, Ayia George & Co. representing Messrs. Habinda Nigeria Limited, accusing the Benue State Government and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) of land trespass and alleged grabbing at Adaka along Makurdi–Naka Road.
Other reports included a petition by Ogehenero Okoro & Co. against Seplat Energy Plc, alleging marginalisation and wrongful naming of oil wells in Boboroku Community, Delta State, as belonging to Orogho Community in Edo State, and a separate case by Mrs. Nwosu Cynthia Chinonyerem against the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) over alleged unlawful dismissal.
Since taking over leadership of the committee, Hon. La’ori has boosted the committee’s output, laying 20 reports before the House five of which have already been considered and adopted compared to 15 reports submitted before his tenure.
He reaffirmed his commitment to efficiency, transparency, and justice in handling all petitions.
“The speedy consideration of petitions under my leadership is to ensure that every complaint is handled fairly, transparently, and without unnecessary delays,” La’ori stated.
