KATSINA – The Katsina State Controller of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has promoted 263 officers in the state’s command.
The NCoS Comptroller in the state, Mr Umar Baba, disclosed this in Katsina on Friday during the decoration of 41 of the promoted officers.
According to him, the promoted officers represent various ranks, including Assistant Controller of Corrections (ACC) and Chief Superintendent of Corrections (CSC).
Other ranks promoted include Superintendent of Corrections (SC), Deputy Superintendent of Corrections (DSC), and Assistant Superintendent of Corrections I (ASC I).
Baba commended the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for approving the promotion of 16,586 personnel nationwide and praised the NCoS Controller-General, Sylvester Ndidi-Nwakuche, for his leadership.
The Controller further urged the officers to justify their promotion through professionalism, discipline, and dedication.
Some of the promoted officers pledged to redouble their dedication and commitment to advancing the service.
Reports that the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Najib Idris-Kunduru was also promoted and decorated with the rank of DSC.
The ceremony was attended by sister security agencies, government officials, custodial centre heads, retired officers, and families of the promoted officers. (NAN)
