52 inmates matriculate into NOUN, Bible College at Abeokuta Correctional Centre

No less than 52 inmates astatine the Old Abeokuta Custodial Centre, Ibara, Ogun State, person matriculated into 2 tertiary institutions successful a determination aimed astatine unlocking their imaginable for beingness aft incarceration.

The associated matriculation ceremony, held connected Friday, was organised successful collaboration with the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and the West African College for Christian Missions.

Of the 52 inmates, 26 were admitted into NOUN, portion the remaining 26 were admitted into the West African College for Christian Missions.

Speaking with Daily Post astatine the ceremony, themed “Unlocking Potentials for Life After Incarceration Through Education: Resilience and Reintegration,” the Controller of Corrections successful Ogun State, Abiyoye Kamoru Adesina, said the matriculation represented hope, development, rehabilitation and reintegration for the inmates.

Adesina said the programme aligned with the Correctional Service Act 2019, which prioritises the reformation, rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates into society.

He, however, lamented the chall...