The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has announced the promotion of 6,043 senior and junior officers across various ranks and cadres, as part of efforts to strengthen personnel development, improve staff morale and enhance operational efficiency.
The Service disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, November 6, 2026, noting that the promotions were approved by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB).
The exercise covers officers across the senior and junior cadres, including promotions to higher ranks, upgrading of eligible personnel to the Superintendent and Inspectorate Cadres, as well as the conversion of Chief Correctional Assistants to Inspectors of Corrections.
A breakdown of the exercise shows that 4,760 officers benefited from promotions and upgrading in the senior cadre, while 1,283 officers benefited from promotions, upgrading and conversion in the junior cadre.
For the senior cadre, the promotions range from Inspector of Corrections to Assistant Superintendent of Corrections II and up to Assistant Controller-General of Corrections. The exercise also includes the upgrading of 159 eligible officers to the Superintendent Cadre.
In the junior cadre, the exercise covers promotions from Correctional Assistant II to Inspector of Corrections, the upgrading of 129 officers to the Inspectorate Cadre and the conversion of 743 Chief Correctional Assistants to Inspectors of Corrections.
The Service said the approval was communicated through official correspondence from the CDCFIB dated October 26, November 2 and November 4, 2026.
The Controller-General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, commended the Minister of Interior and Chairman of the CDCFIB, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for his leadership, support and commitment to the welfare and career advancement of personnel.
He also acknowledged the Board’s approval, describing the exercise as evidence of the Federal Government’s commitment to staff motivation, institutional growth and improved service delivery.
Nwakuche congratulated the beneficiaries and reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to personnel welfare, professional development and career progression in recognition of officers’ dedication and contributions to its statutory responsibilities.
He urged the newly promoted officers to see their elevation as a call to greater responsibility, professionalism, integrity and commitment to duty, while upholding the highest standards of discipline.
The Nigerian Correctional Service reiterated its commitment to building a professional, disciplined and motivated workforce capable of delivering on its mandate of safe custody, reformation, rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders.
