Six inmates at the Umuahia Custodial Centre of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) have achieved an inspiring academic milestone. They graduated from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), with five of them earning Second Class Upper Division honours. This achievement was revealed in Umuahia by Sarafina Nwokonnta, Chief Operations Officer of Vision Africa Radio, during an event hosted by Bishop Sunday Onuoha, President of Vision Africa. The occasion was attended by members of the Abia State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). Vision Africa, through its educational initiative, sponsored some inmates to take the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) O-level exams while incarcerated. This support paved the way for their university success. “We have six graduates today, and out of the six, five came out with Second Class Upper Division. They are truly excited about this achievement,” Nwokonnta said. She underscored the transformative power of education in helping inmates rebuild their lives. According to her, providing educational opportunities equips them with the tools to become productive citizens upon reintegration into society. Bishop Sunday Onuoha also used the occasion to highlight critical issues affecting the nation. He expressed concern over the rising cases of stampede-related deaths caused by widespread hunger and societal injustices. Onuoha urged urgent intervention, warning that neglecting hunger and unemployment could spark severe reactions from struggling citizens. READ ALSO: Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Chanel.
President Bola Tinubu has officially appointed Sylvester Nwakuche as the Acting Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). This decision follows the completion of Haliru Nababa’s tenure as the outgoing Controller-General. The appointment was announced through a statement released by Ja’afaru Ahmed, Secretary to the Civil Defence, Immigration, Fire Service, and Correctional Service Board (CDCFIB), on Friday in Abuja. According to Ahmed, Nwakuche’s new role will commence on Sunday, marking a new chapter for the NCoS. Highlighting Nwakuche’s qualifications, Ahmed described his appointment as a recognition of his extensive experience and dedication to the Service. President Tinubu further tasked Nwakuche to leverage his expertise to ensure the continued transformation and efficiency of the Nigerian Correctional Service. Born on November 26, 1966, in Oguta, Imo State, Nwakuche is an accomplished officer with a long-standing history of service. Prior to this appointment, he served as the Deputy Controller General (DCG) in charge of the Training and Staff Development Directorate. In this capacity, he significantly contributed to the development of training policies and initiatives that improved the capacity of the NCoS workforce. Nwakuche is also a Fellow of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) and holds the prestigious national honor of Member of the Federal Republic (MFR). His leadership is expected to build on the achievements of his predecessor while introducing innovative strategies to advance the NCoS mandate. President Tinubu’s choice reflects his commitment to strengthening institutions by appointing leaders with proven track records. Nwakuche’s appointment is poised to usher in a new era of progress for the Nigerian Correctional Service. READ ALSO: Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Chanel.
