The Controller of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), Lagos Command, Daramola George, has urged the adoption of modern correctional practices driven by clear purpose and direction to effectively rehabilitate offenders in correctional centres across the country.
He made the appeal yesterday during the inauguration of the Anchor Heritage Initiative ICT extension hub at the Kirikiri Medium Correctional Centre in Lagos State.
The newly expanded centre is fitted with 10 desktop computers, four chess boards, books, tables and chairs, and air conditioners to support the existing facility, which already houses 33 desktop computers and laptops dedicated to inmate training.
George said: “Today is not just about opening a facility. It is about opening minds and restoring dignity. Anchor Heritage Initiative has proven to be more than just an organisation; it is a bridge between confinement and opportunity. Through computer training, provision of ICT equipment and continuous engagement, they have helped our inmates gain skills that will remain with them long after their sentences are over.
“The commitment to rehabilitation aligns perfectly with the mandate of the Nigerian Correctional Service, which includes reforming, rehabilitating and reintegrating offenders. What is done here is not charity; it is nation-building. The extension of this ICT hub will empower more inmates with digital knowledge that will change their stories.”
Speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer of Anchor Heritage, Ololade Oladipupo, said: “What began then as a bold step toward innovation and digital empowerment has now grown into something even greater. This expansion is a testament to progress, perseverance and the belief that when a vision is rooted in purpose, it continues to grow beyond its beginnings.”
