Kano inmates want gov’t to provide educational programmes in prisons

The inmates of Composite Custodial facility in Kano have called on the state government to support them with classrooms and other educational facilities. 

The inmates made this plea when the Chairperson of the Kano State Committee of Prerogative of Mercy, Hajiya Azumi Namadi Bebeji took a tour of the three Composite Custodial Centres in Kano state command in furtherance to the mandates of the committee. 

READ ALSO: Emirship Tussle: Court reserves judgement on fundamental rights of Aminu Ado Bayero

During her interaction with the inmates, the Chairperson received complaints of lack of educational programmes for inmates as found in other Custodial Centres in the state. Therefore,  the inmates requested the State Government to intervene and assist the Nigerian Correctional Service in this direction.

The inmates also expressed happiness and gratitude for registering about 38 Inmates who sat for the NECO Senior School Certificate Examination (NECO) as well as NBIS last year. They requested that inmates in the rural Composite Custodial Centres should also enjoy this initiative.

READ ALSO: Gov. Yusuf dialogues with NMA to prevent industrial crisis

According to a statement by Musbahu Lawan Nassarawa, Kano Correctional Service spokesperson, the inmates also requested vocational workshops and equipment to enable those who have no aptitude for formal education to learn skills and trades.

The chairperson, Bebeji, in her response assured the inmates of the governor’s readiness to improve their welfare. 

The Controller of Corrections Kano State Command, Suleiman M Inuwa thanked Bebeji for her determination and commitment to humanity.