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  • NCoS CSC Olukemi Ibikunle Wins 2025 United Nations Award

    NCoS CSC Olukemi Ibikunle Wins 2025 United Nations Award

    By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna

    The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Staff Chief Superintendent of Corrections (CSC) Olukemi Ibikunle has emerged winner of the prestigious 2025 United Nations Trailblazer Award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers.

    This is in recognition of her outstanding contributions to corrections reform, inmate rehabilitation, and the promotion of human rights within custodial environments, according to release signed by spokesman of the Service, Deputy Controller of Corrections, DCC Umar Abubakar, Wednesday.

    The award, conferred by the United Nations Department of Peace Operations (UNDPO), was presented by Her Excellency Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, during a ceremony held at the UN Headquarters in New York.

    The award celebrates women professionals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to justice and correctional excellence across the globe.

    CSC Ibikunle’s selection followed a rigorous international vetting process that highlighted her professional distinction, integrity, and passion for humanitarian service.

    Out of 5 nominees selected globally, two were officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service with CSC Olukemi Ibikunle being nominated for her work with the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) and Sarah Adole, for MINUSCO, a testament to the Service’s growing reputation for professionalism, integrity, and global relevance.

    CSC Olukemi Ibikunle emerged the overall winner, earning international recognition for her inspiring work in corrections, inmate rehabilitation, and gender inclusion.

    Reacting to the news, the Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, MFR, mni, congratulated CSC Ibikunle for bringing pride and honour to the Service and the nation.

    He described her recognition as “a testament to the professionalism, competence, and global relevance of Nigerian correctional officers,” reaffirming the Service’s commitment to excellence, gender equity, and global best practices.

    CGC Nwakuche further stated that the award underscores the growing confidence of international institutions in the Nigerian Correctional Service’s capacity to contribute meaningfully to peace-building and correctional development at the global stage, while encouraging other officers to emulate the award winner’s dedication, discipline, and professionalism, adding that “her achievement reflects the new spirit of the Nigerian Correctional Service; a Service driven by reform, human dignity, and positive transformation.

  • Insecurity: Nigeria Correctional Service, FRSC pledge to work together

    Insecurity: Nigeria Correctional Service, FRSC pledge to work together

    The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have pledged to work together to ensure adequate security in Enugu state.The two establishments made the pledge when the FRSC Commander in the state, Mr Joseph Udoabba visited the NCoS in Enugu on Friday.Udoabba said such partnership became necessary given the security challenge in the southeast.According to him, there is need for synergy and intelligence sharing report among the sister agencies to make the state better.“This does not mean we are competing but if we want to win the fight against insecurity in the southeast, we share intelligence information.“I am happy to have visited your office and the beauty of uniform job is collaboration and good working relationship with sister security agencies.“In serving Enugu people, we must do it jointly for effective results,” Udoabba said.He emphasised the need for teamwork among the security agencies in the state, saying they would achieve more if they work collectively.“We need to understand each other and work together. I will not  hesitate to get in touch with you if there is any issue,” he said.The commander commended harmony and mutual relationship between FRSC and other traffic agencies in the state.“If they need our services, we will attend to them and there is no conflict of interest.“We have academy and on yearly basis we train some of their heads to ensure professionalism,” he added.Responding, the Controller of NCoS, Mr Joseph Emelue said that nation building required adequate teamwork and synergy among the security agencies.“We will work with your office to ensure your goal is achieved.“We have existing working relationship with your department and we will ensure its continuity,” Emelue said.