Thirty senior officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service have been promoted to the position of Assistant Controller General of Corrections by the Civil Defense, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board.  

Umar Abubakar, the NCoS spokesperson, signed a press release on Tuesday announcing the news.

“The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has approved the promotion of 30 Controllers of Corrections to the prestigious rank of Assistant Controller General of Corrections,” the statement read.

Abubakar noted that the promotions were made in line with CDCFIB’s commitment to “merit-based advancement, professional excellence, and the continuous strengthening of leadership within the Nigerian Correctional Service.”

“Among the newly promoted officers are twenty-seven general duty officers who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, and operational competence in various formations across the country.

“In addition, three professional officers have also been elevated in recognition of their outstanding service and specialized contributions in the areas of Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing, and Public Health,” the statement read.

The statement said that the promotion process was in line with the Service's ongoing reforms, which are a major component of President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda.

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