The Federal Government (FG) has approved the relocation of 29 correctional facilities from urban centres which was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo during the launch of some operational vehicles for the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS).
He stated that the process has commenced, adding that some of the affected correctional centres were built as far back as 1914, therefore there relocation was vital to ensure security and efficiency.
The minister said, “Suleja correctional centre was established in 1914, Ikoyi in 1956, and we even have facilities from the 19th century. We cannot continue to work with such outdated infrastructure. The President has graciously approved for us to start the process of relocating 29 correctional centres.”
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