by Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) have approved the promotions of 30 Controllers of Corrections (CCs) to the prestigious rank of Assistant Controller-General of Corrections (ACG).
The 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), according to a statement shared on Tuesday by its spokesman, DCC Umar Abubakar.
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, has congratulated the newly-promoted officers and urged them to redouble their efforts 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.
CGC reiterated 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.