President Bola Tinubu has appointed Nwakuche Ndidi as the Acting Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service. The appointment follows the retirement of the former Controller-General, Haliru Nababa, a day earlier on Thursday.
Former President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Nababa to the CG post in February 2021.
Speaking on Nababa’s retirement, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, commended the outgoing CG for his “remarkable” leadership and commitment to service.
“As you close this chapter of distinguished service and step into a well-earned retirement, we celebrate your numerous achievements and the positive impact you have made on countless lives,” Tunji-Ojo said.
Ja’afaru Ahmed, Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Board, announced Ndidi’s appointment on Friday. The appointment commences on December 15, 2024.
Ndidi has served in various capacities within the Nigerian Correctional Service. Before his new appointment, he was the Deputy Controller-General in Operations.
The statement from Ahmed reads: “The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has graciously approved the appointment of Nwakuche Sylvester Ndidi as Acting Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service following the expiration of the tenure of Haliru Nababa. His appointment takes effect from December 15, 2024.”
“Nwakuche, born November 26, 1966, hails from Oguta in Imo State. Until his appointment, he was the Deputy Controller-General in charge of the Training and Staff Development Directorate. He is a fellow of the prestigious National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies and holds the national honour of Member of the Federal Republic.
“The President further enjoined him to bring his wealth of experience to bear in his new capacity.”
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