The House of Representatives Committee on Reformatory Institutions has called for urgent upgrade of Nigeria’s correctional centres, citing the need to address overcrowding and poor inmate welfare.
Chairman of the committee, Chinedu Ogah made the call during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo in Abuja.
He said the visit was part of the committee’s legislative oversight efforts to ensure that government policies reflect international best practices.
Ogah noted that the committee had reviewed ongoing reforms in the Nigerian Correctional Service and found a compelling need for accelerated infrastructure development to support the changes.
In his response, the Minister of Interior, Tunji-Ojo emphasised that reforms in the correctional system are guided by data, strategy and national security priorities, adding that the goal of the government goes beyond decongestion to include quality service delivery and rehabilitation.