By: John Bassey, Zamfara.

The Nigerian Correctional Service, Zamfara state Command has advocated for a better and convenience environment for skills acquisition training for the inmates, stressing that such is a vital tool for effective rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates into our societies.

This was stated by the Command Controller, Muhammad Juta during an official tour of the Medium to Security Custodial Centre, Gusau, and the Nigerian Correctional Officers Wives Association (NICOWA) School, Gusau.

The statement issued by Mustapha Abubakar, Deputy Superintendent of Corrections and Public Relations Officer
Nigerian Correctional Service, Zamfara State Command, revealed that, the visit was aimed at assessing facilities, interacting with officers and inmates, and evaluating ongoing rehabilitation and welfare programmes.

Addressing the inmates at the Medium’s Security Custodial Centre, CC Muhammad stressed that vocational training and educational programmes remain central to the Nigerian Correctional Service’s mandate of reform, rehabilitation, and reintegration.

He encouraged inmates to take full advantage of available skills acquisition programmes, noting that such skills would enable them to become self-reliance and productive citizens upon their release.

The Controller commended officers at the custodial centre for their dedication to duty and urged them to sustain professionalism and humane treatment in line with established correctional standards.

During an inspection at NICOWA School, Gusau, CC Muhammad Juta expressed satisfaction with the learning environment and the commitment of teachers to providing quality education.
He acknowledged the role of NICOWA in supporting the welfare of officers’ families and contributing to educational development within the Command.

The tour was a routine Inspection of Correctional formation in the command by the State Controller of Corrections and underscored the Command’s commitment to strengthening rehabilitation programmes, improving inmates welfare, and promoting education and skills development as cornerstones of a modern correctional system.