THE Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has approved the promotion of 30 senior officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to the rank of Assistant Controller General of Corrections.
This announcement was revealed in a statement released today by the NCoS spokesperson, Umar Abubakar.
According to the statement, “The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has approved the promotion of 30 Controllers of Corrections to the prestigious rank of Assistant Controller General of Corrections.”
Abubakar emphasized that the promotion exercise reflects the board’s commitment to merit-based advancement and the ongoing effort to enhance leadership across the service.
Of the 30 officers promoted, 27 are from the general duty cadre, recognized for their exceptional leadership and operational performance in various formations nationwide.
Three others from the professional cadre were elevated for their distinguished service in Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing, and Public Health.
The promotion aligns with the ongoing reforms within the Correctional Service, which are part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The reforms are credited to the Interior Minister, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, whose contributions were described as “unwavering” and “unprecedented.”
The Controller-General of Corrections, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, congratulated the newly promoted officers and urged them to embrace their new roles with renewed dedication.
“These promotions are not just rewards for past service but a call to higher responsibility, especially in advancing the goals of reformation, rehabilitation, and reintegration of inmates,” he said.
Nwakuche reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to building a professional, disciplined, and motivated workforce capable of meeting the evolving demands of correctional management and public safety.