SN Nwakuche, MFR, mni

20/08/2026

I am honoured to receive the Distinguished Service Award in Peace and Security from the Peace Building Board of Elders and the Peace Building Development Consult (PBDC), during its 22nd Anniversary Summit and Dinner Night.

I accept this recognition with deep appreciation, not only as a personal honour, but as a tribute to the dedication and professionalism of the officers and men of the Nigerian Correctional Service.

Receiving the award from His Eminence, HRH Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, Emir of Kano, further reinforces the strategic place of corrections in Nigeria’s peace and security architecture.

I dedicate this honour to the entire Nigerian Correctional Service family and to every officer whose service, sacrifice and commitment continue to uphold our national security objectives.

18/08/2026

243 inmates receive Trade Test Certificates in Kuje Custodial Centre

03/08/2026

It was a great honour to join the management, staff, parents and pupils of NICOWA Schools, Abuja, at its 14th Speech, Prize Giving and Graduation Ceremony, a celebration of excellence, discipline and the limitless potential of young minds.

I was delighted to present awards to outstanding graduating students and exceptional pupils in the Nursery and Primary sections whose academic excellence and exemplary conduct reflect the enduring values of the institution.

I commend the National President of the Nigerian Correctional Officers’ Wives Association (NICOWA), Mrs. Victoria Nwakuche, the Vice President, Haj. Hadiza Mohammed Idris and other executives for the Association’s unwavering commitment to providing quality education and nurturing future leaders.

To our parents and guardians, I express my sincere appreciation for the confidence you continue to place in NICOWA Schools. Your trust inspires our collective commitment to sustaining an educational environment where excellence thrives.

I equally salute the management, teachers and entire workforce of the school for their professionalism, dedication and relentless pursuit of academic excellence and sound moral values.

To the graduating Class of 2026, my message was simple: dream boldly, work diligently, lead with integrity and never lose sight of your purpose. The future belongs to those who remain focused, resilient and committed to excellence.

29/07/2026

29/07/2026

HEALTH, DIGNITY AND REHABILITATION REMAIN OUR PRIORITY

The strength of any correctional system lies not only in secure custody but also in its commitment to protecting the health and dignity of those in its care.

Yesterday, I flagged off the second quarter nationwide distribution of essential drugs and medicaments to Commands and custodial centres across the country, reaffirming our resolve to provide quality healthcare as a critical pillar of rehabilitation and reformation.

Our healthcare reforms are deliberately focused on improving medical services, expanding mental health support, prioritising the unique healthcare needs of female inmates, and advancing the enrolment of inmates into the National Health Insurance Scheme to ensure sustainable access to quality care.

Accountability remains central to this initiative. We have strengthened monitoring mechanisms to ensure that every medication reaches the intended beneficiaries and is utilised responsibly.

I deeply appreciate the unwavering support of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, whose commitment continues to drive meaningful reforms across the Nigerian Correctional Service.

We remain steadfast in building a correctional system that protects lives, restores hope, and prepares inmates for successful reintegration into society.

19/07/2026

“It is in your hands to make a better world for all who lives in it”. _ Nelson Mandela

Yesterday, we joined the global Prisons and Correctional Services in commemorating the Nelson Mandela Day.

18/07/2026

PHOTO SPEAKS | ACSA REGIONAL CONFERENCE 2026 – DAY 3: GALA DINNER

I had the honour of hosting Heads of Correctional and Prison Services, delegates, and partners to a Gala Dinner at the Nigerian Correctional Service Headquarters, Abuja, in appreciation of their participation in the ACSA Regional Conference 2026.

As a token of our gratitude, I presented commemorative souvenirs that serve as lasting memorabilia of the Nigerian Correctional Service while showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship and vocational skills of our inmates; reflecting our unwavering commitment to rehabilitation, skills acquisition, and successful reintegration.

The evening celebrated not only enduring partnerships but also our collective resolve to advance correctional excellence across Africa.

18/07/2026

AFRICA MOVES FORWARD ON CORRECTIONAL REFORM

Yesterday, we concluded the African Correctional Services Association (ACSA) Regional Conference on Prisoner Classification and the Use of Technology in Prison Settings in Africa, hosted by the Nigerian Correctional Service in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the United States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).

For three days, correctional leaders, experts and policymakers from eleven African countries engaged in productive dialogue, shared best practices and adopted a landmark communiqué that sets a clear roadmap for strengthening prisoner classification, advancing the responsible use of technology and promoting secure, humane and rehabilitation-focused correctional systems across Africa.

This conference reaffirmed that collaboration remains the cornerstone of sustainable correctional reform. The Nigerian Correctional Service is committed to translating these resolutions into practical policies and operational improvements in line with the NCoS Act, 2019, international best practices and the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Federal Government.

I deeply appreciate the Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for his visionary leadership, and thank our partners; UNODC, INL, ACSA, ICRC, the United States Embassy and all participating countries, for making this landmark conference a resounding success.

As we commemorate Nelson Mandela International Day, we leave Abuja with renewed resolve to build correctional systems that uphold security, dignity, rehabilitation and public safety. Together, we have taken another significant step towards shaping the future of corrections in Africa.

16/07/2026

Opening Ceremony of ACSA 2026 Regional Conference.