{"id":118323,"date":"2025-05-05T11:57:28","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T10:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=118323"},"modified":"2025-05-05T11:57:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T10:57:28","slug":"inmate-welfare-correctional-service-counters-negative-reports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/inmate-welfare-correctional-service-counters-negative-reports\/","title":{"rendered":"Inmate Welfare: Correctional Service Counters Negative Reports"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">By Lizzy Chirkpi<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has denied recent reports alleging the poor feeding of inmates in its custodial centres , labeling the claims as &#8220;false, misleading, and a gross misrepresentation.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In a statement released on Sunday, the Deputy Controller of Corrections and Public Relations Officer, Umar Abubakar, dismissed the publication as a &#8220;recycled&#8221; attempt to create unwarranted alarm.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He emphasized that the Service adheres to strict guidelines outlined in the Nigerian Correctional Service Act, 2019, which mandates adequate nutrition, healthcare, and overall welfare for all inmates.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Abubakar clarified that inmates receive meals meeting nutritional standards recommended by health professionals, with the process routinely monitored by a ration committee established by the Controller General of Corrections. He further stated that menu plans are standardized and regularly reviewed to align with evolving health standards and budgetary considerations.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Addressing the impact of current economic realities, Abubakar announced that the Federal Government recently approved an increase in the daily feeding allowance for inmates, raising it to \u20a61,125 per person per day.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8220;This adjustment is aimed at ensuring that inmates receive adequate and nutritious meals in line with acceptable welfare standards,&#8221; he explained, highlighting the government&#8217;s commitment to the humane treatment of those in custody and broader reforms within the NCoS.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Abubakar also pointed out that the feeding of inmates is transparent and subject to scrutiny by independent oversight bodies, including the Ministry of Interior, civil society groups, and international partners. He asserted that recent reports from these bodies do not support the &#8220;dehumanizing portrayal&#8221; of inmate welfare being circulated.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The NCoS assured the public of its unwavering commitment to upholding the rights and dignity of all inmates in accordance with international best practices. 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