The Nigerian Prisons Service Salary Structure

The highest salary is received by the Controller-General of Nigerian Prison Service, the second highest goes to the Deputy Controllers-General. The highest ranked officer of the Nigerian prison service which is the Controller-General is the highest paid staff, followed by the Deputy Controller-Generals (DCGs). Salaries are paid based on qualifications and ranks as graduates with […]

The Nigerian Prisons Service Ranks

The head of the Nigerian Prisons Service is the Controller-General of the Nigerian Prisons Service. He is assisted by six Deputy Controller-Generals (DCGs) who also head the six broad administrative divisions called Directorates into which the Service is broken for efficient management. Recommended: All You Need To Know Sbout The Nigerian Prisons Service

The Nigerian Prisons Directorates

The Nigerian Prisons Directorates

Below is a list of the five Directorates of The Nigerian Prisons, click on the directorate to read about it. The Nigerian Prisons Service Operations Directorate The Nigerian Prisons Service Finance and Budget Directorate The Nigerian Prisons Service Works and Logistics Directorate The Nigerian Prisons Service Health and Social Welfare Directorate The Nigerian Prisons Service […]

The Nigerian Prisons Service: All You Need To Know

The Nigerian Prisons Service: All You Need To Know

Starting from History of the Nigerian Prisons to the functions, directorates of the Nigerian Prisons and several others, we have made you this list to provide you every information you would need on the Nigerian Prisons Service. History Of The Nigerian Prison Functions OF The Nigerian Prisons Service List Of Prisons In Nigeria And Their Location […]

The Nigerian Prisons Service Health and Social Welfare Directorate

The Nigerian Prisons Service Health and Social Welfare Directorate

The Nigerian Prisons Service Health and Social Welfare (H & SW) Directorate is among the various units that are charged with the physical, psychological and developmental well-being of the inmates and staff. The Directorate is charged with the administration of prison clinics and hospitals. With its complement of Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists and Paramedics, the Directorate […]

Summary of The Nigerian Prisons Inmate Population (Updated)

Below is a Summary of The Nigerian Prisons Inmate Population By Convict and Awaiting Trial persons as at 9th April, 2018: Total Inmate population: – 72,194 Total Male Prisoners:  – 70,775 (98%) Total Female Prisoners: – 1,419 (2%) Total Convicted Prisoners: – – 22,804 (32%) Convicted Male Prisoners:  – 22,475 Convicted Female Prisoners: –   […]

The Nigerian Prisons Service Command Structure

The Nigerian Prisons Service operates a four level Command Structure with the National Headquarters in Abuja. The Structure is divided into eight (8) zones, each zone having State Commands under it. The Zones are headed by Assistant Controller-Generals of Prisons. The States are headed by Controllers of Prisons, and the prison is the last unit of […]