The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has promoted 62 senior officers who participated in the 2019 promotion exercises conducted by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB).
A statement signed by the Deputy Controller-General of Corrections in charge of Human Resources on behalf of the Controller General of Corrections, John Mrabure, said the release of the promotion was sequel to the approval of CDCFIB meeting of 16th July 2020 and signed by the Secretary of the Board, Mal. Alhassan S. Yakmut, in a letter No. CDCFIB/NPS/D/S/CORR/505/Vol./144.
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According to the statement, the affected officers are; 25 Controllers of Corrections who were promoted to the rank of Assistant Controller-General of Corrections and 37 from the rank of Deputy Controllers of Corrections to Controllers of Corrections.
The statement further stated that, out of the 25 newly promoted Assistant-Controller Generals, 22 are General Duty officers, one medical doctor, one veterinary doctor and one nurse.
On the other hand, of the 37 newly promoted Controller of Corrections, 27 are General Duty officers, three medical doctors, one public health expert, three pharmacists, one caterer and three nurses.
The Controller General of Correction, Ja’afaru Ahmed, congratulated the affected officers and enjoined them to be more committed to their responsibilities.
