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Otti Assures Nig. Correctional Service of More Support, Promises Improved Inmates’ Welfare
Otti Assures Nig. Correctional Service of More Support, Promises Improved Inmates’ Welfare
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has pledged his administration’s continued support for the Nigerian Correctional Service and improve correctional facilities, inmates’ welfare and enhance operational efficiency across the State.
Governor Otti gave the assurance in his office, at Nvosi Isialangwa South LGA on Thursday when he received the Acting Assistant Controller General and Zonal Coordinator of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Zone E, Owerri, Imo State, Mrs Ngozi Okereke, during a familiarisation visit.
The Governor while congratulating the new Acting Assistant Controller General and Zonal Coordinator of the Nigerian Correctional Service on her appointment, assured her of the State Government’s continued support.
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He stressed that although the Nigerian Correctional Service was a Federal Government agency, its operations had a direct impact on the people of Abia State.
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Governor Otti acknowledged the need for further improvements at the Umuahia, Aba and Arochukwu custodial centres, explaining that his administration was gradually addressing infrastructure challenges inherited in various public facilities.
On the request for solar-powered boreholes at the Aba and Arochukwu custodial centres, the Governor directed the Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities to liaise with the Service and ensure that the request received attention.
He reiterated his administration’s willingness to support Federal Government Agencies whenever necessary.
Governor Otti who welcomed the Acting Comptroller-General back to Abia, noted that the State was proud of her and other individuals of Abia origin making meaningful contributions to national development in various capacities.
The Governor prayed for her success and expressed confidence that she would perform creditably in her new assignment.
Earlier, the Acting Assistant Controller General and Zonal Coordinator of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Zone E, Owerri, Imo State, Mrs Ngozi Okereke,who oversees Imo and Abia States, said the visit was to formally introduce herself to the Governor and report her resumption of duty.
Mrs Okereke expressed appreciation to the Abia State Government for its support to the Correctional Service, particularly in addressing infrastructure deficits, congestion in custodial centres and Staff welfare.
According to her, the Otti led administration had constructed a storey building comprising six cells to address congestion in the custodial facilities.
She also commended the State Government for providing a well-furnished official residence for the State Controller of Corrections and installing two solar-powered boreholes at the Umuahia Custodial Centre to address water challenges.
The Acting Assistant Controller General disclosed that the service currently had a total inmate population of 3,799 across its facilities, with Abia accounting for the larger share.
She appealed to the State Government to extend the provision of solar-powered boreholes to the Aba and Arochukwu Custodial Centres.
Mrs Okereke further commended Governor Otti for the provision of a brand-new 2025 Toyota Hilux Vehicle for the State Command, adding that operational vehicles in the command had also been captured for rehabilitation and refurbishment.
The Acting Assistant Controller General, who described herself as a proud daughter of Arochukwu and a daughter of the state by marriage, commended Governor Otti for his developmental achievements and disclosed that the Controller General of Corrections was appreciative of his administration’s interventions.
In a vote of thanks, the Squadron Commander, Armed Squad, Abia State, CSC Ugochukwu Oduh, commended Governor Otti for rehabilitating the failed perimeter wall at the Aba custodial facility, constructing a one-storey building with six cells to ease congestion and providing beds, mattresses and a new operational vehicle for the Nigerian Correctional Service.
He said the Otti led administration’s support has made Abia an attractive posting for correctional officers and assured the Governor of their continued support.
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