How Buhari's foresight gave NCoS a new face

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By Ibironke Ariyo

The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s foresight gave the service a new face that enhanced its commitment to duty.

Umar Abubakar, the National Public Relations Officer (NPRO) and Assistant Controller of Corrections (ACC), stated said this in an interview on Sunday in Abuja.

Abubakar said that President Buhari’s massive support has brought about a lot of changes that were evident in the service, adding that the new face currently unveiling was a work in progress.

He said ” I want to use this opportunity to appreciate President Buhari for his foresight in ensuring that there is a new face of NCoS.

“There are a lot of changes that have been done and are still ongoing. I will refer to it as a work in progress because it is just part of the 2019 NCoS Act that was signed into law that brings about some of these changes.

“This is not a change in just the uniform of the officers and men or that of the inmates or even the change of logo, but a change in attitude, foresight, strength, and energy to bring out the best from the service.

“So the personnel are ready to work and I’m sure that with these new changes, it will enable us to give to the country the best in terms of security management of our dear nation, “he said.

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Speaking about the current status of the new custodial centres being constructed, Abubakar said that the one in Kano which was 3000 capacity facility was expected to be commissioned soon.

The NPRO said that the Kano custodial centre was almost 90 per cent completed while that of Karshi, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was also near completion.

“The Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola put it at almost 65 to 70 per cent level of completion the last time he visited.

“It is expected that before the end of May, when the current president would be leaving office, it will be completed.

“Also the one taking place in Bori, Port Harcourt has gone far, but I think there is more work to be done there.

“Above all, I’m confident the three will be completed before the end of the current administration,” he said.

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