Dr. Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, marked his 60th birthday with a visit to the Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja, where he launched the registration of 100 inmates for the 2025 NABTEB and NECO examinations. The gesture was intended to demonstrate compassion and inclusive governance, emphasizing that every Nigerian deserves the opportunity to hope, learn, and rebuild, regardless of circumstance.
According to a statement by Service Public Relations Officer Umar Abubakar, Abbas was represented at the centre by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Dr. Chamberlain Dunku. Of the 100 inmates, 57 were registered for the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) and 43 for the National Examinations Council (NECO). This initiative underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to prioritising the rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates through education, skill acquisition, and personal development.
Abbas noted that education is a powerful tool for transforming lives and preventing recidivism. He commended the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) for its reformative programmes and assured that the legislature would continue to support policies that promote national security through correctional reforms.
The Controller General of NCoS, Sylvester Nwakuche, represented by Deputy Controller General Olarewaju Amoran, praised the Speaker’s choice of venue, describing it as a beacon of hope for inmates and a reminder that correctional facilities should focus on reformation rather than neglect.
The event featured goodwill messages, songs, and prayers for the Speaker’s health and wisdom. Inmates expressed gratitude for the initiative, saying it gave them a renewed chance to pursue education and a brighter future. The presence of the Speaker’s representatives at the custodial centre was seen as a powerful demonstration of humanity and a validation of the Service’s ongoing reform agenda. This move is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of the inmates and to contribute to the country’s broader efforts to reform its correctional system.
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