Nigerian Correctional Service Get New Controller- General As Tinubu Appoints Nwakuche Ndidi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Nwakuche Ndidi as the new Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). This decision was announced in a statement from the presidency on [date], marking a strategic move to bolster reforms and improve the administration of Nigeria’s correctional facilities.
Ndidi’s appointment follows a rigorous selection process aimed at identifying a leader with the experience, dedication, and vision to address challenges facing the correctional system. Known for her commitment to justice and rehabilitation, Ndidi has a distinguished career spanning decades in correctional management and public service. Her tenure is expected to focus on modernizing facilities, improving inmate welfare, and strengthening rehabilitation programs to reduce recidivism.
President Tinubu expressed confidence in Ndidi’s ability to deliver on the mandate of the NCoS. He underscored his administration’s commitment to reforming the nation’s justice system and ensuring that correctional institutions become centers of rehabilitation rather than mere detention. In her acceptance remarks, Ndidi pledged to uphold transparency, improve security measures, and work towards a humane and efficient correctional system.
The appointment has been widely welcomed by stakeholders in the justice sector, who believe that her leadership will bring much-needed innovation and accountability to the service.
