JUST IN: Senate Confirms Sylvester as Comptroller-General of Nigerian Correctional Service
By Abdulhamid Sani
In a significant development, the Senate has given its stamp of approval to the appointment of Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche as the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). This confirmation marks a major milestone in Nwakuche’s illustrious career, and is expected to bring about positive reforms in the country’s correctional system.
Nwakuche, a seasoned officer with decades of experience in the correctional system, has been instrumental in implementing key reforms in the sector. His nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was widely seen as a strategic move to strengthen the correctional system and enhance security in custodial centers nationwide.
During his screening, Nwakuche emphasized the need for modern prison reforms, improved welfare for correctional officers, and the rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates. He also highlighted the importance of decongesting correctional facilities, adopting technology-driven solutions, and enhancing vocational training for inmates to reduce recidivism.
The confirmation of Nwakuche’s appointment has been welcomed by stakeholders, who express optimism that he will bring about the much-needed reforms in the correctional system. As the new Comptroller-General of the NCoS, Nwakuche will be responsible for overseeing the country’s correctional institutions, implementing reforms, and ensuring that the system contributes effectively to national security and rehabilitation efforts.
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