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Tinubu approves relocation of 29 custodial centres

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the relocation of 29 custodial centres across Nigeria to modernize outdated facilities.
Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo emphasized the need for modern custodial facilities, noting that many existing centres are over 100 years old.
As of February 17, 2025, the total inmate population was 80,066, with 66 percent being pretrial inmates.
The Nigerian Correctional Service introduced 39 new operational vehicles to enhance security and improve inmate transportation.

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Tinubu approves relocation of Ikoyi, Agodi, 27 other Prisons - Daily Trust

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the relocation of 29 custodial centres across the country. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this while commissioning 39 mini Green Maria operational vehicles and five bullet resistance guard booths at the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) headquarters in Abuja on Friday. “In terms of the relocation of our correctional centres, the president has graciously approved for us to start the…

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Punch Newspapers

Tinubu approves relocation of 29 custodial centres

President Bola Tinubu has approved the relocation of 29 correctional centres across the country as part of ongoing efforts to modernise the nation’s custodial facilities. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, confirmed this development during the commissioning of 39 newly acquired vehicles and five bullet-resistant guard booths for the Nigerian Correctional Service in Abuja

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President Tinubu approves relocation of 29 prisons from urban areas

Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu has approved the relocation of 29 correctional centres, also known as prisons, from urban areas across the country.Nigerian home decor ideas The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known on Friday, February 21 during the unveiling of some operational vehicles for the Nigerian Correctional Service.Back in July, Tunji-Ojo said the FG’s plan to relocate prisons was because urbanisation has eaten deep…

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Leadership

Tinubu Pays Tribute To Alaperu Of Iperu- Remo Oba Basibo

President Bola Tinubu has conveyed his deepest condolences to the people of Remoland and the Ogun State government on the passing of Alaperu of Iperu, Oba Adeleke Adelekan Idowu Basibo. According to the president, Oba Basibo embodied the virtues of peace, tolerance, and prosperity throughout his 22-year reign, bringing dignity and grace to the throne of Akesan-Odoru. Tinubu, in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga recognised the monarch as…

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Tribune Online

FG approves relocation of 29 correctional centres

Tribune Online FG approves relocation of 29 correctional centres President Bola Tinubu has approved relocation of 29 correctional centers across Nigeria as part of ongoing efforts to modernise the nation’s custodial facilities. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this on Friday during the commissioning of 39 newly acquired vehicles and five bullet-resistant guard booths for the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in Abuja…

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Tinubu Approves Relocation Of 29 Correctional Centres From Urban Areas Across Nigeria

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced that President Bola Tinubu has approved the relocation of 29 correctional centres from urban areas across the country. He made this known on Friday during the unveiling of some operational vehicles for the Nigerian Correctional Service. “The approval has been given for the relocation of 29 correctional centres from urban areas to more suitable locations,” Tunji-Ojo stated. The move is …

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