The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a significant step towards improving healthcare services in correctional centres across the country. The government has approved the recruitment of 50 doctors and 100 nurses to address the shortage of medical personnel in these facilities.
This development is expected to enhance the quality of healthcare services available to inmates in correctional centres. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the approval during a meeting with the Managing Director of News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) and his management team in Abuja.
The recruitment of medical personnel is part of a broader effort by the government to upgrade correctional centres and provide better living conditions for inmates. The government has also secured presidential approval for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to post medical doctors to correctional centres during their service year.
The extension of service beyond retirement age for existing medical personnel under the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has also been approved. This move aims to cover shortfalls in medical personnel in the short term.
The recruitment exercise is expected to be a continuous process, providing opportunities for Nigerian doctors and nurses to work in correctional centres. This development is a significant boost to the healthcare sector in Nigeria.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, emphasized the government’s commitment to building a system that will stand the test of time. He noted that the government is focused on providing both short-term and long-term solutions to the challenges facing correctional centres.
