President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has appointed Nwakuche Sylvester Ndidi as the Acting Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). This follows the expiration of the tenure of the outgoing CG, Haliru Nababa.
The announcement was made by Ja’afaru Ahmed, Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. Ndidi’s appointment will take effect on December 15, 2024.
Born on November 26, 1966, in Oguta, Imo State, Ndidi previously served as the Deputy Controller-General in charge of the Training and Staff Development Directorate. He is a fellow of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) and holds the national honor of Member of the Federal Republic (MFR).
The Federal Government has commended Haliru Nababa for his exceptional leadership during his tenure, which began on May 10, 2021. His tenure was marked by significant achievements, including advancements in the welfare of officers and inmates, security improvements, logistics, and capacity-building efforts.
Nababa, in his valedictory speech, expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve and thanked his team for their unwavering support. He urged his successor, Ndidi, to lead with wisdom, integrity, and loyalty while building on the foundations laid during his tenure.
