The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), has approved the appointment of Ja’afaru Ahmed as its new Secretary.

This was contained in a statement on Monday by the Chairman of the Board and Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola.

The statement said Ja’afaru is to replace the late Mrs Aisha Ahmad Rufai, who was the CDCFIB Secretary until her death on 20th March 2023.

‘’He was born on 21st July 1959, in Jega Local Government of Kebbi State, North West Nigeria,’’ the statement said.

‘’Ja’afaru Ahmed was the immediate past Controller General of Nigeria Correctional Services (NCoS) where he recorded many landmark achievements, including the initiation of the construction of 3000 capacity Custodial Centres in six geopolitical zones in the country.’’