The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche because the substantive Controller-Basic of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS).
His affirmation follows a evaluate by the Senate Committee on Inside, led by Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC, Edo North).
Nwakuche was initially appointed in an performing capability by President Bola Tinubu on December 13, 2024, changing Haliru Nababa.
His nomination was formally submitted to the Senate final week, with Tinubu urging lawmakers to verify him for the place.
In a letter learn by Senate President Godswill Akpabio throughout plenary, Tinubu said:
“In compliance with Part 3(1)(b) of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Act, 2019, I’m happy to current for affirmation the appointment of Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche as Controller-Basic of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). I belief that the Senate will deal with this request promptly.”
The Senate reviewed the nomination, and after deliberation, accredited Nwakuche’s appointment.
Backstory
President Bola Tinubu accredited the appointment of Sylvester Nwakuche because the Performing Controller-Basic of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) following the expiration of Haliru Nababa’s tenure.
Nwakuche, a local of Oguta in Imo State, was born on November 26, 1966. Earlier than his appointment, he served because the Deputy Controller Basic (DCG) answerable for the Coaching and Employees Improvement Directorate, taking part in a key position in shaping the service’s coaching and improvement insurance policies.
He’s a fellow of the Nationwide Institute for Coverage and Strategic Research (NIPSS) and holds the nationwide honour of Member of the Federal Republic (MFR).
Jailbreak issues
Following the affirmation, Senate President Akpabio urged Nwakuche to deal with the recurring challenge of jailbreaks within the nation.
- His remarks come within the wake of a jailbreak on Monday on the Medium Safety Custodial Centre in Koton-Karfe, Kogi State, the place 12 inmates escaped on account of a safety breach.
- The Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), NCoS, Mr Abubakar Umar, in an interview with the Information Company of Nigeria (NAN), mentioned that two of the escaped inmates have been recaptured, whereas efforts are being made to recapture the remaining 10 inmates.
- A jail officer was mentioned to have been killed throughout the incident. Umar assured {that a} complete investigation is underway to unravel the circumstances surrounding the jailbreak.
Nevertheless, a response staff dispatched by Nwakuche efficiently recaptured 5 of the fleeing inmates.
The Senate later referred the matter to the Committee on Inside for additional evaluate. The committee has been tasked with assessing the circumstances surrounding jailbreaks and reporting again to the Senate inside every week.
