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New Dawn In Nigeria Correctional Service As Acting CG Sylvester Charges Officers by TheRareGem1(f): 9:45pm On Jan 13
•Feeding for inmates increases by over 40%.

•Inmates' biometric is a must.

•Officers found wanting, will be dealt with decisively.




It's a new dawn at the Nigeria Correctional Service as the acting CG, Mr. Sylvester Nwakuche held a rare interactive session with officers, where marching orders, warnings, etc were given to the officers.


The Ag. CG stated that officers need to give morning and evening briefs of happenings in the custodial centres, "You are to ensure that daily morning and evening briefs of important happenings in the custodial centres and commands reach the office of the DCG Operations between the hours of 7.00 to 9.00am and 3.00-5.00pm. I won't fail to wield the big stick on anyone that contravenes, this administration will maintain zero tolerance for all alleged wrongdoings. Any officers found wanting will face the full wrath of the law, no matter whose ox is gored and let me state this clearly, capturing inmates' Biometric is a MUST." He concluded.


On staff welfare, the Ag CG acknowledged the hardship in terms of accommodation of officers and assured that measures would be put in place to tackle the challenges, while admitting to ensuring promotion for qualified personnel which the minister of interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has made sustainable going forward for paramilitary officers in the interior ministry, "There's no gainsaying that the staff presently suffer untold hardship in terms of accommodation as the vast majority live either unbefitting houses or completely squalid make-shift shelter, the government shall respond by embarking on vigorous barrack rehabilitation, and constructing new ones where required."

The acting CG further acknowledged the significant efforts of the minister of interior and what he has done in one year, " All thanks to the interior minister, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who has, in the space of one year, secured Presidential approval for the recruitment of personnel (doctors and nurses), improved salaries, as well as staff welfare, ensured the promotion of officers, facilitated payment of Consolidated Salaries to Deputy Controllers-General of Corrections and above, secured the payment of peculiar allowances, alongside payment of over N585m fines for indigent inmates and seen to the introduction of cameras and security gadgets in some of our major custodial centres etc."

On inmates' welfare, reformation, rehabilitation and re-entry process, Mr. Sylvester Nwakuche said, "The welfare of the inmates' remains top priority, efforts in reforming, rehabilitating the inmates will also involve expanding classrooms, upscaling vocational skills centres, fostering Public Private Partnership to guarantee sustainability and it is noteworthy that the management of vulnerable persons in the custodial centres- persons who are physically challenged will be favourably taken care of."

The acting CG said the feeding rate for inmates has been increased but promised to continue to press more for an improved rate, "In line with renewed hope of President Tinubu, the feeding rate has been graciously increased from N750 to N1,125 but I will continue to press for more improved rate."

On the federal government infrastructural Intervention, the acting CG pointed out the challenges being faced and measures to tackle the problems while he acknowledged the effort of Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo for his intervention in revamping, upgrading, and rehabilitation of correctional centres nationwide. "Some of our facilities are experiencing infrastructural upgrade, concrete and reinforced perimeter fences dot our landscapes, Kudos to honorable minister of interior’s intervention; the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Kuje had been transformed; MSCC Suleja is being revamped amongst others nationwide. The 3,000 capacity Custodial Centres are in various stages of completion."


On management of overcrowding of the correctional facilities, the ag. CG proposed collaboration with ministry of justice, police, stakeholders to further decongest the custodial centres nationwide especially those who are Awaiting Trial, "The use of non-custodial measures and early release of mechanisms will be taken up with the judiciary, the over 48,000 inmates in custody who are Awaiting Trial, I intend to interface with the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, the Inspector General of Police, and other Prosecuting Agencies as well as critical stakeholders to fast track the trial of these inmates especially those who are non-bailable offences like armed robbery, murder, and others that constitute over 70% of the Awaiting Trial Persons (ATPs)."


Written By Mustapha Olatunji From Abuja

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Re: New Dawn In Nigeria Correctional Service As Acting CG Sylvester Charges Officers by Joyce95: 9:48pm On Jan 13
Another Great Development is here, a very big Thanks to the Renewed Hope Administration
Re: New Dawn In Nigeria Correctional Service As Acting CG Sylvester Charges Officers by Zeesugar(f): 9:49pm On Jan 13
Congratulations to CG, Mr. Sylvester Nwakuche.
We hope the officers will adheld to the marching orders, warnings.
And discharge their duties with professionalism
Re: New Dawn In Nigeria Correctional Service As Acting CG Sylvester Charges Officers by Lifted2000: 9:49pm On Jan 13
The reforms in the agency is for the benefit of all
Re: New Dawn In Nigeria Correctional Service As Acting CG Sylvester Charges Officers by kemzy107(f): 9:49pm On Jan 13
It is truly a new dawn. A big thanks to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

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Re: New Dawn In Nigeria Correctional Service As Acting CG Sylvester Charges Officers by Temmy1997(f): 9:49pm On Jan 13
Good, it is a new dawn and everybody must take responsibility.

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Re: New Dawn In Nigeria Correctional Service As Acting CG Sylvester Charges Officers by flexybricky(m): 9:51pm On Jan 13
It is indeed a new dawn for Nigeria, showcasing real progress in keeping up with global standards. This transition from the old prison system to a modern correctional center reflects a renewed focus on rehabilitation, growth, and a more humane approach to justice.

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Re: New Dawn In Nigeria Correctional Service As Acting CG Sylvester Charges Officers by Laryy360: 9:52pm On Jan 13
Things are really getting changed under the leadership of interior minister and I am very sure Nigerians be always remember his important to this administration

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Re: New Dawn In Nigeria Correctional Service As Acting CG Sylvester Charges Officers by Oluwalosolami: 9:57pm On Jan 13
The reform in NCS is a deserved one and the right person has been salected to direct the ship in the person of Olubunmi Tunji- Ojo.

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Re: New Dawn In Nigeria Correctional Service As Acting CG Sylvester Charges Officers by Yheri: 10:03pm On Jan 13
2024 with minister of interior is full of tremendous strides
Re: New Dawn In Nigeria Correctional Service As Acting CG Sylvester Charges Officers by Ogbonna24: 10:20pm On Jan 13
Renewed hope is assured! The reforms taking place at ministry of Interior is so glaring.
Re: New Dawn In Nigeria Correctional Service As Acting CG Sylvester Charges Officers by Oracben: 10:25pm On Jan 13
It's good the world the big stick, but this zeal should not go down, it should keep it up.
Re: New Dawn In Nigeria Correctional Service As Acting CG Sylvester Charges Officers by Solape1: 10:43pm On Jan 13
Nice one, I hope the officers will adjust and server as a good citizen of this great nation
Re: New Dawn In Nigeria Correctional Service As Acting CG Sylvester Charges Officers by isolaokodoro: 12:10am On Jan 14
May God help the Acting Controller General to achieve these noble and lofty aspirations.
Re: New Dawn In Nigeria Correctional Service As Acting CG Sylvester Charges Officers by Peakdesign23(f): 6:53am On Jan 14
Commendable 👏
Re: New Dawn In Nigeria Correctional Service As Acting CG Sylvester Charges Officers by Adelekan40(m): 6:55am On Jan 14
The Nigerian correctional service is getting the needed attention under the PBAT's administration. Also, Kudos to the minister of interior for a job well done. I hope all these achievements will be sustained. Good job!
Re: New Dawn In Nigeria Correctional Service As Acting CG Sylvester Charges Officers by greatiyk4u(m): 8:09am On Jan 14
Joyce95:
Another Great Development is here, a very big Thanks to the Renewed Hope Administration

Just by the mere rhetoric?
Until the words are matched with action, we keep our fingers crossed

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