The Federal Government has approved the elevation of 30 senior officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service to the rank of Assistant Controller General of Corrections, marking a significant boost in the Service’s leadership cadre.
The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the NCoS Public Relations Officer, Umar Abubakar. The promotions were approved by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB).
Abubakar explained that the promotion exercise aligns with the Board’s commitment to rewarding merit, strengthening leadership, and fostering professionalism across the Service.
“In line with its policy of merit-based progression and institutional strengthening, the Board has approved the promotion of 30 Controllers of Corrections to the prestigious rank of Assistant Controller General,” the statement read.
The breakdown of the promotion list includes 27 general duty officers recognized for their outstanding leadership, dedication, and operational competence across various commands nationwide. In addition, three professionals—specialists in Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing, and Public Health—were also promoted for their significant contributions to the Service.
“These promotions reflect the ongoing reform agenda championed by the Hon. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Abubakar stated, noting that the minister’s “unwavering commitment to sectoral transformation” played a major role in facilitating the advancement.
The Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, congratulated the newly promoted officers and urged them to uphold the responsibilities that come with their new ranks.
“I commend the officers for their dedication to duty, and I urge them to remain focused and committed to delivering quality service,” Nwakuche said.
He emphasized that the promotions were more than acknowledgments of past performance.
“This is a call to higher responsibility. We must uphold global best practices in correctional management by focusing on the reformation, rehabilitation, and reintegration of inmates,” he added.
Nwakuche reaffirmed the Service’s dedication to building a motivated and professional workforce capable of addressing modern correctional challenges and enhancing public safety.
