From Isaac Ojo
The Special Adviser to the Governor of Anambra State on Youth Reformation/Empowerment, Dr. Nelson Omenugha, has encouraged Inmates of Awka Medium Correctional Center, particularly the youths, to embrace the virtues of hard work, integrity, patience, and lawful means of livelihood.
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Dr. Omenugha observed that the quest for quick wealth has become one of the major factors driving many young people into criminal activities, causing them to spend their productive years behind bars.
The Special Adviser urged the inmates to embrace hard work, discipline, integrity and patience, stressing that genuine success comes through honest labour and perseverance even as he encouraged them to see their period of incarceration as an opportunity for reflection, reformation and personal development.
Dr Omenugha who later toured the Centre’s vocational workshop, library and other rehabilitation facilities assured the inmates that they can still rebuild their lives and become responsible members of society.
He commended the Nigerian Correctional Service for its unwavering commitment to the reformation, rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates through educational and vocational programmes.
Dr. Omenugha pledged to collaborate with the Nigerian Correctional Service to support inmates who are due for release and have acquired vocational skills by assisting them to establish small businesses.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Officer in Charge, Awka Medium Security Custodial Centre, DCC Innocent Amaechi, in the company of CSC Francis Ekezie Esq. the command’s PRO and other officers of the command expressed appreciation to the Special Adviser for finding time to visit the Centre.
He thanked Gov Soludo, for his unwavering commitment to youth development and empowerment across the State and appealed for continued collaboration with the Nigerian Correctional Service in supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates.
DCC Amaechi appealed for assistance in equipping the Centre’s vocational workshops and extending the State Government’s youth empowerment initiatives to deserving inmates who are preparing for life after custody
Gov Soludo’s aide preaches virtues of hardwork at Awka Correctional Centre
