Siminalayi Fubara, Governor of Rivers State, emphasized that Nigeria’s success hinges on citizens’ support for the President, stressing that failure at the national level impacts all sub-national entities like Rivers State.
During a courtesy visit by the House of Representatives Committee on Reformatory Institutions, led by Chairman Chinedu Ogah, Governor Fubara called for expedited investigations and fair legal trials for crime suspects to prevent unjustified detention in correctional centers.
He urged the Nigeria Police Force and Judiciary to ensure effective functioning of their institutions to alleviate overcrowding and financial strain on correctional facilities.
Fubara highlighted the need for proper evaluation and integration of ex-convicts into society, emphasizing vocational training and education programs within correctional centers to facilitate successful reintegration.
He acknowledged the National Assembly’s attention to correctional issues and assured continued state support to enhance facility operations and relocate centers from urban areas to improve security and societal reintegration.
In response, Hon. Chinedu Ogah commended Governor Fubara for reducing crime rates in Rivers State through youth empowerment initiatives and sought collaboration to support federal efforts in enhancing correctional services for national security and development.
Ogah underscored the importance of partnership between federal and state governments to address correctional challenges effectively, ensuring a safer and more prosperous Nigeria.
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