
The federal government of Nigeria announced that correctional centres will take on a more strategic role in the country's national security framework. This initiative is part of ongoing reforms aimed at enhancing intelligence gathering, improving inmate rehabilitation, and boosting service delivery, as stated by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during a recent event.
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