The Controller-Normal of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, has warned officers and males of the Service to desist from acts able to damaging its picture, declaring that corruption and indiscipline is not going to be tolerated.
Nwakuche gave the warning in Abuja during the decoration of 16,582 newly promoted senior and junior officers. He counseled President Bola Tinubu for approving what he described as the best variety of promotions within the historical past of the Service, however confused that any officer discovered responsible of corruption would face the total weight of the regulation.
In response to him, the promotions needs to be reciprocated with “greater requirements of self-discipline, integrity, management and professionalism”.
“Promotion shouldn’t be an finish in itself; it’s a renewed name to service—in direction of humane custody, efficient rehabilitation, public security and nationwide improvement,” he stated, including that the Service should proceed to develop as a disciplined, skilled and reform-driven establishment worthy of public belief.
The Controller-Normal issued what he described as a “sturdy and unequivocal warning” towards trafficking, compromise or any type of unwholesome affiliation with inmates, noting that such actions undermine public confidence, endanger institutional safety and sabotage ongoing reforms.
“This administration has zero tolerance for acts of indiscipline,” he stated. “It is not going to hesitate to use the total weight of the regulation and related service laws towards any officer or workers concerned, no matter rank.”
Giving a breakdown of the train, Nwakuche stated 11,417 officers had been promoted throughout the senior cadre, whereas 4,253 junior officers superior to their subsequent ranks. As well as, 128 junior officers had been upgraded to Assistant Superintendent of Corrections after buying the required tutorial {qualifications}.
He added that 89 Correctional Assistants were elevated to the Inspectorate cadre after acquiring Diploma and NCE {qualifications}, whereas 689 Chief Correctional Assistants had been transformed to Inspectors of Corrections after efficiently finishing the prescribed conversion course.
The Service additionally introduced particular promotions for six officers to the rank of Inspector of Corrections in recognition of gallantry and distinctive efficiency. Nwakuche stated their actions mirrored “the best traditions of the Nigerian Correctional Service” and exemplified braveness, professionalism and devotion to obligation.
