Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has pledged support to the Nigerian Correctional Service in fulfilling its core mandate of reformation, rehabilitation, and integrating inmates who have completed their jail terms back into society.
Governor Mutfwang made this commitment during a courtesy visit to the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Services, Haliru Nababa, at the Headquarters of the Nigerian Correctional Service in Abuja.
He commended the Comptroller-General for his dedication to transforming inmates through skills acquisition programs, making them valuable contributors to society upon their release.
Governor Mutfwang also expressed gratitude to the Comptroller-General for initiating the construction of a 2000 capacity correctional facility in Jos East Local Government Area, saying it will go a long way in fulfilling the mandate of the service.
He also congratulated the Comptroller-General on his appointment and announced plans to establish a committee to visit the 3000 capacity ultra-modern custodial centre in Jangkuza, Kano state, with the aim of replicating it in Plateau.
The Governor assured the service of the state government’s full support in carrying out its constitutional responsibilities within Plateau State.
Response, the Comptroller-General, Haliru Nababa, appreciated Governor Mutfwang’s visit, emphasizing the importance of strengthening the working relationship between the service and the Plateau State government.
He highlighted the various vocational skills training provided to inmates, such as tailoring, hairdressing, and soap making, as well as opportunities for further education, aimed at facilitating their positive contribution to society upon release.
Gyang Bere
Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Executive Governor of Plateau State
May 16th, 2024.
