ABUJA — In a significant boost to leadership within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has approved the promotion of 30 senior officers to the prestigious rank of Assistant Controller General of Corrections.

The announcement was made on Tuesday via an official statement signed by the NCoS spokesperson, Umar Abubakar, who said the promotions reflect the Board’s commitment to merit-based advancement and professional excellence.

“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.

According to Abubakar, 27 of the newly elevated officers serve in general duty roles, while three professional officers were promoted for their exceptional contributions in Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing, and Public Health.

The promotion exercise aligns with the wider reform efforts within the Correctional Service, which fall under the umbrella of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. These reforms, the statement noted, have gained momentum under the leadership of Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, whose contributions were described as “unwavering and unprecedented.”

Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, congratulated the newly promoted officers and called on them to uphold the service’s core responsibilities with renewed dedication.

“I urge them to redouble their efforts in service delivery, strategic leadership, and the core mandates of reformation, rehabilitation, and reintegration of inmates,” Nwakuche said.

He further emphasized that the promotions should be viewed not only as a reward for past performance but also as “a call to higher responsibility in line with global best practices in correctional management.”

The development comes as part of broader efforts to reposition the NCoS and improve the efficiency, professionalism, and morale of its workforce amid ongoing national security and justice sector reforms.