By Rabiu Sanusi
The Federal government has expressed its commitment to enhancing Nigerian Correctional Centres as part of its renewed Hope Agenda, aiming to provide relief to inmates nationwide.
The Minister of Interior Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the assertion in an interview with journalists shortly after inspecting a remarkable 3,000-capacity ultra-modern Custodial Centre in Janguza, Kano State.
Mr Tunji Ojo who was in Kano on thursday for a tour to inspect the Facility expressed His delight over the world class facilities provided in the center which include: Sections for Medium and Maximum Custody.
“It is Reformation and Rehabilitation Programs, Worship Centers, Indoor and Outdoor Games, 50-Bed Hospital, Vocational Training Centre, Court Rooms and Judges’ Chambers.
Mr Ojo maintained that the initiative reflected the government’s commitment to improving administration of justice sector and addressing overcrowding in Nigeria’s correctional system
” Our administration will leverage this principle to upgrade the system in line with the president’s renewed hope agenda and incorporate it into government programmes to redefine the correctional system.I
The minister also added that they are about creating a correctional system that is reformative, transformational and one that is not condemnatory or destructive. A place where people come and learn so that when they go out, they become better human beings
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