The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has expressed its support for providing increased opportunities and flexible academic programs for both staff and inmates of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS).
The university aims to offer them admission and the chance to study various courses according to their preferences.
In a statement signed by the NCoS Spokesperson, Abubakar Umar, on Wednesday, it was revealed that the Coordinator of the NCoS-NOUN Special Study Centre, Controller of Corrections Francis Enobore, announced new admission offers available at the university.
Notably, individuals holding National Diplomas with lower credit grades will now have the opportunity to study the course of their choice at the institution.
Enobore further noted that “holders of Higher National Diploma seeking fresh admission would be admitted into 300 level.”
While stressing that these offers are open to both staff and inmates of the NCoS, he said, “Inmates in correctional facilities have distinguished themselves, as some of them are among the best-performing students in the university.”
Upon receiving the delegation, the Controller General of Corrections, Haliru Nababa, expressed his delight over the National Open University of Nigeria’s efforts to enhance and enhance its academic programs.
While being represented by the Deputy Controller General in the Directorate of Non-Custodial Service, Ahmad Tukur, the Controller General reaffirmed the Nigerian Correctional Service’s commitment to align with the university’s reforms.
The NCoS aims to fulfill its mandates, which include the reformation, rehabilitation, and reintegration of offenders back into society.
