NCoS Confirms Over 1,000 Inmates Pursuing Degrees, Including 6 PhD Candidates

The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has announced an increase in the feeding allowance for inmates following a viral video that exposed inadequate feeding conditions at a correctional center in Calabar, Cross River State. The Federal Government’s decision was revealed on Thursday during the monthly press briefing of the Strategic Communications Interagency Policy Committee in Abuja.

NCoS spokesperson Umar Abubakar explained that the increase was necessitated by the rising cost of food. He also highlighted significant progress in inmate reform, noting that over 1,000 inmates are currently pursuing university degrees, with six studying for PhDs.

Abubakar stated that the NCoS has launched a detailed investigation into the viral video and emphasized the service’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for inmate reformation and rehabilitation. The Federal Government’s 50 percent increase in the feeding allowance marks the first phase of the review.

The NCoS aims to change the psyche and behavior of inmates, aiding their re-entry into society and ensuring public safety through reformatory activities.