CDCFIB Approves Promotion Of 30 Correctional Officers

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has approved the promotion of thirty Controllers of Corrections (CCs) to the rank of Assistant Controller General of Corrections (ACG).

A statement by the Nigeria Correctional Service Public Relations Officer Umar Abubakar says the decision is in line with the Board’s commitment to merit-based advancement, professional excellence, and the continuous strengthening of leadership within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS).

According to the statement, 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.

It states that 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.

The statement notes that the promotion exercise reflects the ongoing reform agenda in the Service, in line with the Renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu under the leadership of the 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 Sylvester Nwakuche in the statement congratulated the newly promoted officers and 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.

The CG reiterates 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.

PR/Nkiru Njemanze