Okezie lkpeazu, the Governor of Abia State has assured members of the Nigerian Correctional Service of Government’s partnership and assistance in providing training expertise and materials that will ensure the success of their proposed shoe and garment industry.
The Governor, represented by his deputy, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu,expressed delight over their recognition of the State as headquarters for SMES development with emphasis on shoe and garment production and commended the Ministry for Interior for changing the narratives of the Nigerian Correctional Services by ensuring that inmates acquire skills and added education that will make them better persons in the Society.
In his address, the Controller General of Corrections, Acting controller General John Mrabure represented by the Zonal Coordinator, Zone E, Owerri, Assistant Controller General Victor Chiabua, who described the event as a significant step forward in the Nigerian Correctional Service determination to promote credible services through penal practices by providing lasting changes in offenders attitude, values and behavior to ensure their successful reformation, rehabilitation and reintegration...