The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has promoted 6,043 senior and junior officers across various ranks to boost personnel morale and improve operational efficiency.
NCoS Public Relations Officer, CSC Jane Osuji, announced the development in a statement issued on Friday.
The promotion and upgrading exercise was approved by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), covering 4,760 senior officers and 1,283 junior officers.
Key breakdowns of the exercise include the upgrading of 159 officers to the Superintendent Cadre, 129 to the Inspectorate Cadre, and the conversion of 743 Chief Correctional Assistants to Inspectors of Corrections.
The approvals were conveyed via official communications from the CDCFIB dated October 26, November 2, and November 4, 2026.
Controller-General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, commended Minister of Interior Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and the CDCFIB for supporting staff welfare, urging the newly promoted officers to show greater professionalism and dedication to duty.
