Controller General of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) Haliru Nababa, has formally bowed out of service having reached the retirement age.
This was as President Bola Tinubu, approved the appointment of Nwakuche Sylvester Ndidi, as Acting Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service following the expiration of tenure of Nababa.
Nwakuche’s appointment takes effect from 15th December, 2024.
Speaking at the Polling out parade Friday in Abuja, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said Nababa’s tenure was marked by significant achievements.
This, he said included the advancement of the core mandate of the Service.
The interior minister praised Nababa’s dedication to duty, his focus on innovation, professionalism, and the welfare of officers and inmates, which had set a new benchmark in the NCoS.
Tunji-Ojo said that the government appreciated Nababa’s efforts in reforming, rehabilitating, and reintegrating inmates into society.
This, he added had contributed significantly to the maintenance of public safety and the administration of justice in the country.
The minister also commended Nababa’s leadership style, which had promoted a culture of transparency, accountability, and discipline within the NCoS.
He said that his leadership style had also earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and stakeholders.
“As you close this chapter of distinguished service and step into a well- earned retirement, we celebrate your numerous achievements, and the positive impact you have made on countless lives.
“On behalf of President Bola Tinubu, I wish you happy and fulfilling retirement, filled with good health and prosperity.
“I am confident that your legacy would continue to inspire and motivate the NCoS community,” he said.
Speaking on his stewardship, the outgoing CGC said he adopted an all-inclusive management approach, constructively engaging relevant stakeholders either to build on the legacies of past leaders or design new strategies to address emerging challenges.
“I must say that the support and cooperation I received from my management team and field officers remained unwavering and qualitative. Thus, the Service was not only able to weather storms but significantly made progress in many fronts such as security, logistics, healthcare services, capacity building for staff, inmates’ welfare and training, staff promotion and a host of others”, he stated.
Nababa implored his colleagues in the service “to remain resolute and resist the actions of some misguided personnel that tend to soil your good works and compromise the reputation of the Service.”
The acting CG, Nwakuche, who was born on 26th November, 1966, hails from Oguta in Imo State.
Secretary of the Civil Defence Correctional Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), Ja’afaru Ahmed said in a statement that until his appointment, Nwakuche was the Deputy Controller-General in charge of Training and Staff Development Directorate.
“He is a fellow of the prestigious National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) and holds the national honour of Member of the Federal Republic MFR”, he stated.
