Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has approved the promotion of thirty (30) Controllers of Corrections (CCs) to the prestigious rank of Assistant Controller General of Corrections (ACG). This decision is in line with its commitment to merit-based advancement, professional excellence, and the continuous strengthening of leadership within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). This was contained in a statement signed by Umar Abubakar, ANIPR, FCAI, Deputy Controller of Corrections/Public Relations Officer, Nigerian Correctional Service.
Among the newly promoted officers are twenty-seven (27) general duty officers who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, and operational competence in various formations across the country. In addition, three (3) professional officers have also been elevated in recognition of their outstanding service and specialized contributions in the areas of Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing, and Public Health.
This promotion exercise reflects the ongoing reform agenda in the Service, in line with the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR under the leadership of the Honourable Minister of Interior Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, whose unwavering commitment to reposition the service for greater efficiency and professionalism, is unprecedented.
The Controller General of Corrections (CGC), Sylvester Nwakuche, MFR, mni, has congratulated the newly promoted officers and urged them to redouble their effort to service delivery, strategic leadership, and the core mandates of reformation, rehabilitation, and reintegration of inmates. He emphasized that the promotion is not only a reward for past performance but also a call to higher responsibility in line with global best practices in correctional management. He reiterates that the Service remains committed to building a motivated, disciplined, and professional workforce capable of meeting the complex demands of modern corrections and public safety.
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