By Joy Odor
The Acting Controller General of Corrections (Ag CGC) Mr John Mrabure has assured that staff welfare will be given priority attention in his administration.
He made this assertion in his maiden address at the Nigerian Correctional Service Headquarters, Abuja and made available to newsmen in a press statement by the Public Relations Officer Mr. Enobore.
While addressing the staff, the Ag CG stressed that in addition to the welfare packages already on ground, efforts will be intensified to ensure that promotion arrears are regularly paid.
He said capacity building will be strengthen to restore confidence and professionalism in the staff.
Mr.Mrabure noted that another critical area of attention by his administration will be the security of Custodial Centres across the Country.
He therefore charged the personnel to deploy their professionalism in ensuring that Custodial facilities are adequately protected from violation by hoodlums.
“A situation where our facilities are attacked by hoodlum and violated with reckless abandon and inmates release with little or no resistance will no longer be tolerated” he further stated.
Ag CG commended the immediate past Controller General of Corrections Alhaji Ja’afaru Ahmed for laying a formidable foundation in all facets of the Service, promising to develop necessary frameworks to maintain the infrastructure to enhance durability.
He commended the personnel for their sense of loyalty and dedication to duty.
In his words, “without mincing words, the accomplishments recorded by the Service are products of your collective commitment, resilience and determination to break barriers and rise above daunting challenges”.
Recall that on 21 January, 2021 the tenure of Alhaji Ja’afaru came to an end after an additional extension of six months granted him by President Muhammadu Buhari for his developmental strides in the Service.
Pending the appointment of a substantive Controller General of Corrections, John Mrabure, being the most senior officer in the Service was appointed as Acting Controller General of Corrections.
