President Bola Tinubu has approved the relocation of 29 correctional centres across the country as part of efforts to modernize prison infrastructure and improve conditions for inmates and staff.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the decision on Friday during the commissioning of 39 newly acquired vehicles and five bullet-resistant guard booths for the Nigerian Correctional Service in Abuja.
Tunji-Ojo highlighted the deteriorating state of many prison facilities, some of which date back to the 19th century. He specifically mentioned the Suleja and Ikoyi correctional centres, established in 1950 and 1956, respectively, stressing that Nigeria’s prison infrastructure is outdated and in urgent need of reform.
“We cannot continue to operate with such outdated infrastructure. The President has graciously approved the relocation of 29 correctional centres,” he stated.
The minister assured that the relocation process had already commenced and is part of broader prison system reforms aimed at enhancing security, rehabilitation, and overall efficiency.
“This is a step towards solving these challenges one by one, and I want to assure you that work is already underway,” he added.
The federal government’s commitment to overhauling the correctional system is expected to enhance the welfare of inmates and correctional officers while improving overall security and rehabilitation efforts.
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