The Enugu State Governor, His Excellency, Barr Peter Mbah congratulates the newly commissioned officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service, in a solem and inspiring passing out ceremony at the Nigerian Correctional Training School in Enugu. The event took place on Friday, September 29, 2023, and was marked by an atmosphere of commitment and patriotism.
Gov. Peter Mbah was represented at the ceremony by the Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Mrs. Ngozi Enih. The ceremony was crowned with parade deomonstrations, mentorship and speeches by different speakers and notable guests, reminding them of the crucial role they're saddled with in upholding the law and delivering their services diligently.
They're urged to lead by example and maintain an exemplary lifestyle as custodians of the law, stressing that they had been called to leadership positions within the correctional system, where their duty is to ensure the safety and rehabilitation of offenders.
Their role in the great and noble enterprise is to keep offenders safe and sound in custody and ultimately help them become better individuals than they were before.
"It's with utmost respect and excitement that I stand before you all to represent His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah who because of some pressing state matters, could not be here today with us but sends his warmest regards and wishes the Nigerian Correctional Service Training School, Enugu a successful passing out parade.
God Bless Enugu State!
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria!"
Hon. Mrs Ngozi Enih,
The Enugu State Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs and Social Development.
The passing out ceremony not only marked the beginning of a new chapter in the careers of these officers but also served as a powerful reminder of their significant responsibility in the pursuit of justice, rehabilitation, and lasting peace in Nigeria.
