The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche as the substantive Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS).
His confirmation follows a review by the Senate Committee on Interior, led by Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC, Edo North).
Nwakuche was initially appointed in an acting capacity by President Bola Tinubu on December 13, 2024, replacing Haliru Nababa.
His nomination was formally submitted to the Senate last week, with Tinubu urging lawmakers to confirm him for the position.
In a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary, Tinubu stated:
“In compliance with Section 3(1)(b) of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Act, 2019, I am pleased to present for confirmation the appointment of Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche as Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). I trust that the Senate will handle this request promptly.”
The Senate reviewed the nomination, and after deliberation, approved…