The Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to national security through effective rehabilitation and reformation programs.
Nwakuche made the reaffirmation on Monday, 2 June 2025,when he played host to the Coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC), Brigadier General Y Ali at the Correctional Service Headquarters, Abuja.
During the visit, Brig. Gen. Ali acknowledged the vital role played by the Nigerian Correctional Service in the custody, rehabilitation, and deradicalization of ex-combatants.
He lauded the Service for its professionalism and steadfast support in ensuring that Operation Safe Corridor achieves its mandate of deradicalizing and reintegrating ex-combatants through its multi-agency, community-driven approach while specially commending the competence of the NCoS personnel and technical experts deployed to the operation.
In his remarks, the Controller-General expressed great delight in the visit and expressed appreciation for the ongoing synergy with Operation Safe Corridor. He pledged the NCoS’s continued support in providing technical expertise in the deradicalization process.
Both parties emphasized the need to strengthen inter-agency cooperation, share best practices, and scale up rehabilitation initiatives in alignment with national and international human rights standards.
The visit concluded with a symbolic exchange of plaques and a joint commitment to a more strengthened collaboration for the success of the program.
According to the Service, the visit underscores the continued collaboration between it and the military in the deradicalization and reintegration of repentant ex-combatants into the society.
