Shehu Sani Advocates for Prison Reformation at NCoS Event
Shehu Sani, represented by Malam Nasiru Abbas, spoke at the 1st Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Security, Welfare Agenda (SWAC) Conference Graduation Ceremony in Kaduna. He stated that imprisonment should serve as an opportunity for reflection and correction rather than punishment.
Sani, who has personal experience of incarceration in Kaduna Prison and other facilities, underscored that being imprisoned does not inherently make a person dangerous or evil. He advocated for correctional centers to help inmates learn, reform, and prepare for a better life.
Remond Yohana Jatau, Commandant of the Correctional Training School, noted that the 2019 Correctional Service Act emphasizes rehabilitation and reintegration over traditional punishment. He urged correctional officers to focus on making inmates productive members of society.
Jatau also highlighted the crucial role of welfare officers in the rehabilitation process, stating that their work is essential for addressing inmates' social needs.
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