Commending the long existing relationship between the 2 Federal Agencies under the Interior Ministry; the Acting Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, MFR, mni, has described the collaboration between NCoS and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps which culminated in the continuous protection of custodial facilities in the country as a morale booster and should be sustained and improved upon.
The new Correctional Service Controller General made this known during a courtesy visit to the Civil Defence National Headquarters in Abuja.
He affirmed that the administration of the NSCDC under Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, has enhanced visible remarkable achievements and a healthy cooperation with NCoS and other Security agencies across the nation.
CG Correctional Service said upon assumption of office after his appointment by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on 15th December, 2024 he deemed it necessary to visit the NSCDC after taking briefs, interactions with State Controllers and meeting with Commandants of Colleges amongst other official engagements.
He further lauded the Audi-led administration for its professionalism, strategic planning and execution which has lifted the NSCDC to an enviable height.
In his response, the NSCDC Commandant General assured the new Controller General of Correctional Service of full support, and expressed confidence in the capability of CGC Nwakuche who both attended the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) together.
The NSCDC helmsman congratulated his counterpart on his appointment and encouraged him to demonstrate leadership competence which is in taderm with global practices.
Dr Audi said all State Commandants of the Corps have been directed to collaborate with NCoS by complementing the security apparatus in all custodial facilities across the federation adding that his doors are widely open in times of need.
The courtesy visit was witnesses by Principal management staff officers of the NSCDC and members of the Acting CGC team.