NCoS promotes 30 senior officers to ACG in leadership reshuffle
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has promoted 30 senior officers to the rank of Assistant Controller General of Corrections (ACG), in what is being described as a major boost to leadership within the service.
The promotion was approved by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB).
According to a statement by Umar Abubakar, public relations officer of the NCoS, the move underscores the federal government’s renewed commitment to professional excellence and merit-based advancement.
Abubakar said the exercise is aimed at strengthening leadership capacity and advancing ongoing reforms in the correctional service.
Among those promoted are 27 general duty officers recognised for their leadership, operational competence, and dedication across various formations in the country.
Three professional officers in the fields of medical laboratory science, nursing, and public health were also elevated for their specialised contributions to the service.
“This promotion exercise reflects the ongoing reform agenda in the Service, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, under the leadership of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, whose unwavering commitment to reposition the Service for greater efficiency and professionalism is unprecedented,” the statement read.
‘A Call to Higher Responsibility’
Sylvester Nwakuche, controller general of corrections, congratulated the newly promoted officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of leadership and service delivery.
“The promotion is not only a reward for past performance but also a call to higher responsibility in line with global best practices in correctional management,” he said.
Nwakuche reaffirmed the service’s commitment to building a disciplined and professional workforce capable of addressing the growing complexities of modern correctional administration and public safety.
“The Service remains committed to building a motivated, disciplined, and professional workforce capable of meeting the complex demands of modern corrections and public safety,” he said.
