The Federal Government has approved a 50% increase in feeding allowances for inmates in correctional facilities.
This is in response to rising inflation and growing concerns over the welfare of inmates nationwide.
The move follows a viral video in which inmates at a correctional center in Calabar, Cross River State, complained about poor feeding conditions.
Umar Abubakar, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), made the announcement at an event in Abuja on Thursday, September 5.
“The viral video does not reflect the true state of the Nigeria Correctional Service or its mission to reform and rehabilitate inmates. Since the change in the name of the service, we have made significant strides in the reformation of those in our custody.”
“We are thoroughly investigating the incident, but I cannot comment further until the inquiry is complete.”
“The 50% increase in feeding allowances is just the beginning of our review to mitigate the high cost of food.”
50%?
Cmon ♂️
We wey dey outside never chop sef
Wow,this is a good improvement
Wetin inmate dey collect allowance for, them dey prison and dem still dey collect allowance. Which Kain update be that one
This is kind of a joke,
But all the same it’s a good deal for them .
Watin they wan use allowance do
Them dey prison and still dey collect allowance
Mi gbori ooo
I sha hope e reach better thing for them
I hope they get access to the increase. No one should suffer of hunger