President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Sylvester Nwakuche as the Acting Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), following the completion of the tenure of the outgoing Controller-General, Haliru Nababa.
The announcement was made in a statement by Ja’afaru Ahmed, Secretary to the Civil Defence, Immigration, Fire Service, and Correctional Service Board (CDCFIB), on Friday in Abuja. According to the statement, Nwakuche’s appointment will take effect from Sunday.
Ahmed noted that Nwakuche’s appointment is a reflection of his extensive experience and commitment to the service.
He added that President Tinubu has urged Nwakuche to leverage his vast expertise to further the transformation of the NCoS.
A native of Oguta in Imo State, Nwakuche was born on November 26, 1966.
Prior to his appointment, he served as the Deputy Controller General (DCG) in charge of the Training and Staff Development Directorate, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the Service’s training and development policies.
Nwakuche is also a fellow of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) and holds the national honor of Member of the Federal Republic (MFR).
In his new role, he is expected to build on the successes of his predecessor while introducing new initiatives to enhance the objectives of the Nigerian Correctional Service.
