From the inception of the Nigerian Prisons Service to date, it has had 20 heads. The first seven Directors of Prisons (as the office was then termed) had British nationality. With effect from 1st October, 1992 the office of the head of the Nigerian Prisons Service was changed from Director of Prisons to Controller-General of […]
The Nigerian Prisons Service is a government agency of Nigeria which operates prisons. Functions OF The Nigerian Prisons Service are as follows: To take into lawful custody all those certified to be so kept by courts of competent jurisdiction; To produce suspects in courts as and when due; To dentify the causes of their anti-social […]
VISION Of The Nigerian Prisons The intention of the Nigerian Prisons Service is to establish a credible Prisons Service which through excellent penal practice seek lasting change in offender’s attitudes, values and behaviour and ensure successful reintegration into the society MISSION Of The Nigerian Prisons The mission of the Nigerian Prisons Service promote public protection by providing […]
At the apex of the Nigerian Prisons Service sits the Controller-General of the Nigerian Prisons Service. He is the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for the formulations and implementation of penal policies in Nigeria. He is responsible to the President through the Minister of Interior and the Civil Defence, Fire, Immigration and Prisons Services […]
Nigerian prisons are governed by federal laws, All prisons in Nigeria are run solely by the federal government nil private prisons in Nigeria. In pursuance of the powers conferred on the position of the Controller-General of Prisons by Section 16 (1) (a) and (b), Cap. P.29 LFN 2004, the Nigerian Prisons Standing Order is brought into […]
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS The Comptroller-General and his staff. Establishment and classification of prisons. Legal custody of prisoners. Hard labour Removal of prisoners. Production of prisoners before courts, etc. Insanity of prisoners. Removal of sick prisoners to hospital. Discharge of prisoners. Use of weapons. 11. Prison visitors. Prison medical officers, etc. Prison Officers Reward Fund. Offences. […]
The Full Meaning Of POLICE is Polite Obedient Loyal Intelligent Courageous Efficient. Police are men and women who are members of the official organization that is responsible for making sure that people obey the law.