Over 6,000 prison officers promoted by NCoS
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has promoted 6,043 senior and junior officers across various ranks and cadres to boost personnel morale and enhance operational efficiency.
Its spokeswoman, Jane Osuji, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. Ms Osuji said the promotions, approved by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), also included upgrades and conversions for eligible officers.
She said 4,760 officers benefited from the promotions and upgrading in the senior cadre, while 1,283 others benefited from promotions, upgrading and conversion in the junior cadre. According to her, the exercise includes the upgrading of 159 officers to the superintendent cadre and 129 others to the inspectorate cadre.
Ms Osuji added that 743 chief correctional assistants were also converted to inspectors of corrections. She said the approvals were conveyed through official communications from the CDCFIB dated October 26, November 2 and November 4, 2026.
The controller-general of corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, commended the interior minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for his support and commitment to the welfare and career advancement of personnel.
(NAN)
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