NCS commend four inmates over completion of secondary education

The Deputy Controller of Corrections in Charge of Facility, Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) at the female custodial facility in Auchi, the administrative headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area in Edo State, DCC Odoh Jane, has commended four female inmates of the facility for successfully completing their secondary education while in custody.

According to the NCS, these four inmates were among those in Edo State who participated in the 2024 June/July Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE).

This was contained in a press release issued by Aminu Suleman, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Edo State Command.

The statement noted that the inmates, who started their secondary education from the beginning, successfully completed their studies and took the SSCE conducted by the National Examination Council (NECO).

It also noted that the management of the facility is proud of the inmates, who, through their resilience and dedication to becoming better citizens, achieved this feat.

“The Nigerian Correctional Service Female Custodial Facility in Auchi achieved a record feat by having four female inmates successfully participate in the June/July 2024 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) organized by the National Examination Council (NECO).

“This marks the culmination of the secondary education studies that the inmates began from scratch by attending adult literacy classes at the Female Custodial Facility,” the statement said.

According to the statement, the NCS, under the leadership of CGCS Haliru Nababa, is committed to ensuring the rehabilitation and reformation of inmates through various means, including educational training, skills acquisition, sports, and more.

It also informed the inmates that the Controller of Corrections of the Edo State Command, Emehinola Philomena Esq., is dedicated to supporting inmates under her command to achieve reformation, rehabilitation, and reintegration into society.

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“When you regain your freedom, make sure you further your studies, excel, and contribute your quota toward a better society.”

The statement further mentioned that, responding on behalf of the other female inmates, Miss Mercy expressed gratitude to God Almighty, the Controller General of Corrections, and other management authorities of the Nigerian Correctional Service for making their dreams a reality.

She pledged that they would be ambassadors of change even after regaining their freedom.

According to the information provided by the Coordinator of the inmates’ educational activities, ASC1 Imonikhe Evelyn, six inmates were prepared and registered for the NECO Examination.

Four of the inmates successfully wrote the exams, while two others regained freedom from custody before the commencement of the examinations.