{"id":167561,"date":"2025-06-27T21:36:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T20:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/serve-with-integrity-patriotism-nigerian-govt-charges-correctional-officers"},"modified":"2025-06-27T21:36:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T20:36:00","slug":"serve-with-integrity-patriotism-nigerian-govt-charges-correctional-officers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/serve-with-integrity-patriotism-nigerian-govt-charges-correctional-officers","title":{"rendered":"Serve with integrity, patriotism \u2013 Nigerian Govt charges correctional officers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Federal Government has charged officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service to serve with integrity and patriotism, urging them to uphold discipline and professionalism in service.<\/p>\n<p>The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, gave the charge at the passing-out parade of 428 cadets of the 32nd ASC Basic Course International, on Friday, in Kaduna.<\/p>\n<p>The minister, represented by the Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, Mr Abdulmalik Jibrin, said the officers had completed one month of intensive training.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the cadets, drawn from various state and national commands, had been equipped with skills in custodial and non-custodial operations in line with the Nigerian Correctional Service Act, 2019.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe graduating officers have exceeded expectations. They are now proficient in correctional procedures, communication and institutional management,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The minister further stated that the training supports ongoing reforms aimed at inmate rehabilitation and reintegration and aligns with President Bola Tinubu\u2019s Renewed Hope Agenda.<\/p>\n<p>He applauded the Controller-General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, and the college for their efforts towards professionalising the Service.<\/p>\n<p>Tunji-Ojo also reaffirmed the ministry\u2019s commitment to staff welfare and timely, merit-based promotions.<\/p>\n<p>He urged the officers to serve with integrity and patriotism, adding: \u201cThe journey ahead will be demanding, but you are well prepared.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\">Nigeria<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Federal Government has charged officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service to serve with integrity and patriotism, urging them to uphold discipline and professionalism in service. 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