As part of ongoing reforms within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), 11 inmates at the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kuje, FCT Command, have successfully undergone hernia surgery—a significant milestone in the system’s healthcare transformation.
The procedures were carried out by the NCoS’s in-house medical team, highlighting the administration’s dedication to improving healthcare services within correctional facilities.
In a statement, NCoS Public Relations Officer Umar Abubakar commended the forward-thinking leadership of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for making the achievement possible.
He said it was a testament to the unwavering commitment of the administration anchored on Renewed Hope Agenda to upgrading facilities and infrastructure across custodial centres in the country.
“Under his stewardship, the health and wellbeing of inmates have become central to the broader Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu— an agenda that recognizes the intrinsic worth of every Nigerian, including those behind bars”, Abubakar, a Deputy Controller of Corrections said in a statement.
He said: “This initiative has not been limited to Kuje alone. Across the country, custodial centres are experiencing unprecedented improvements in healthcare systems.
“Notably, the Maximum Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Janguza, in Kano State, along with several other facilities nationwide, have seen substantial upgrades to their hospitals and medical units, ensuring inmates receive dignified and adequate medical attention.”
“The Nigerian Correctional Service remains steadfast in its commitment to providing comprehensive healthcare and promoting the welfare of all persons in custody, while contributing meaningfully to the vision of a more just, compassionate, and secure society,” Abubakar stated.
