The Senate has confirmed Sylvester Nwakuche as the new Controller General of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS).
Nwakuche’s appointment, made by President Bola Tinubu on December 13, 2024, follows the retirement of his predecessor, Haliru Nababa.
His confirmation came after the Senate Committee on Interior, chaired by Senator Adams Oshiomhole, presented its report for consideration. Lawmakers unanimously adopted the committee’s recommendation during plenary on Tuesday, officially approving his appointment.
Announcing the confirmation, Senate President Godswill Akpabio tasked Nwakuche with strengthening security across correctional facilities nationwide. He expressed confidence that under Nwakuche’s leadership, the frequent jailbreaks witnessed in the country would be addressed.
The confirmation follows a recent jailbreak at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Koton Karfe, Kogi State, where 12 inmates escaped in the early hours of Monday, resulting in the death of a correctional officer.
