FG Deepens Correctional Reforms, Expands Digital Border Surveillance
The Federal Authorities has restated its dedication to bettering Nigeria’s correctional system, strengthening border management by expertise, and selling larger {financial} accountability throughout its establishments.
The Honourable Minister of Inside, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this identified on Wednesday whereas receiving the President and Chairman of Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Mallam Haruna Yahaya, who led a delegation on a courtesy go to to his workplace in Abuja.
Talking through the assembly, the Minister confused that the correctional system stays a key duty of presidency, noting that the main target should transcend custody to correct rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates into society.
“Authorities has an obligation of care to its residents,” he stated. “Even the place freedom is restricted by legislation, we should make sure that these in our custody are handled with dignity and given the chance to return to society higher than they got here.”
He defined that the transition from the previous Prisons Act to the Nigerian Correctional Service Act was a deliberate step to maneuver the system away from mere detention towards one which promotes reform and reintegration.
On border administration and inner safety, the Minister disclosed that the Correctional Info Administration System (CIMS) now holds over 50 million information collected over time, masking operations on the nation’s seaports and airports, with ongoing efforts to combine land borders.
Based on him, the system helps establish irregularities and forestall unauthorized entry, noting that fashionable safety programs are more and more centered on prevention reasonably than response.
“We’re constructing programs that may cease issues earlier than they occur, not simply reply after the harm is completed,” he added.
The Minister additionally spoke on the necessity to strengthen inner programs throughout authorities establishments, significantly in {financial} administration. Whereas acknowledging the function of audits, he confused that larger consideration must be positioned on preventive controls.
“It’s not sufficient to detect points after they happen. The true aim is to place programs in place that make such points troublesome to occur within the first place,” he stated.
He referred to as on skilled our bodies like ICAN to proceed supporting nationwide improvement efforts, particularly in areas resembling income assurance, inner management, and transparency. He additionally inspired nearer collaboration between authorities and the non-public sector to enhance effectivity and construct investor confidence.
On infrastructure, the Minister famous the significance of an efficient hearth and rescue service, including that increasing protection throughout the nation would require revolutionary funding approaches, together with partnerships with the non-public sector.
He congratulated ICAN on its management and its forthcoming West Africa Accountants Convention scheduled for December 2026, assuring them of presidency help. He additionally recommended the rising function of girls in skilled management, describing it as a constructive improvement for the long run.
Earlier, the ICAN President, Mallam Haruna Yahaya, recommended the Ministry for the reforms launched thus far and proposed the institution of a Joint ICAN–Ministry {Financial} Integrity and Income Assurance Process Power.
He defined that the proposed job drive would deal with areas resembling income evaluation inside the Nigeria Immigration Service, payroll evaluation throughout uniformed providers, and procurement danger evaluate, with the purpose of decreasing leakages and strengthening accountability.
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