The Kano State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service has announced that 58 inmates are currently participating in the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination conducted by the National Examination Council (NECO).
This was contained in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Musbahu Kofar-Nasarawa, on Sunday in Kano.
According to him, the milestone was achieved following the payment of registration fees by the Kano State Government under the leadership of Governor Abba Yusuf.
“The gesture is a testament to the state government’s commitment to the welfare, rehabilitation, reformation, and reintegration of inmates in the command,” Kofar-Nasarawa said.
The command expressed profound gratitude to the Governor for his unwavering support and partnership, adding that it would boost the morale of inmates and provide them with a second chance at education and a brighter future.
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“The NCoS Kano State Command remains committed to providing a conducive environment for the rehabilitation and reformation of inmates.
“We are proud to have the support of the Kano State Government in this endeavour,” the statement added