By Adenike Lawal
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Sylvester Nwakuche as the new Controller General of the Nigeria Correctional Service, following his appointment by President Bola Tinubu.
The confirmation, which took place during Tuesday’s plenary session, was endorsed by lawmakers after a report from the Senate Committee on Interior, led by Senator Adams Oshiomhole.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio stressed the weight of Nwakuche’s new role, stating that much is expected from him in securing the country’s correctional facilities.
He expressed confidence that Nwakuche’s leadership would help curb the rising cases of jailbreaks.
This confirmation comes in the wake of a recent jailbreak at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Koton Karfe, Kogi State, where 12 inmates escaped, leading to the tragic death of a correctional officer.
With his appointment now sealed, Nwakuche faces the urgent task of strengthening security measures and restoring public trust in Nigeria’s correctional system.
