FG okays promotion of 30 senior officers in correctional service

In a significant move to enhance leadership and professionalism within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), the Federal Government has approved the promotion of 30 Controllers of Corrections (CCs) to the esteemed rank of Assistant Controller General of Corrections (ACG).

The announcement was made on Tuesday in Abuja by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) through a statement issued by the NCoS Public Relations Officer, Umar Abubakar.

According to Abubakar, the promotions are part of the Board’s ongoing efforts to ensure merit-based advancement, professional excellence, and the strengthening of leadership capacity within the service.

Among the newly promoted officers are 27 general duty officers who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, and operational competence in various formations across the country.

In addition, three 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 statement added.

The Controller General of Corrections (CGC), Sylvester Nwakuche, while congratulating the newly promoted officers, 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 said the Service remains committed to building a motivated, disciplined, and professional workforce capable of meeting the complex demands of modern corrections and public safety.