EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENTLY RUN CORRECTIONAL SERVICE IN NIGERIA: AN URGENT CALL FOR SUSTAINED MECHANISMS FOR THE DECONGESTION OF CUSTODIAL CENTERS.
PRAWA identifies with the Hon Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola on his recent call for urgent decongestion of ‘Jails’ in Nigeria and recommends that as a matter of urgency, all
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“ED OF PRAWA BAGS UN COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP “
Breaking News "ED OF PRAWA BAGS UN COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP " The Executive Director, Prisoners’ Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA) , Dr Uju Agomoh was successfully elected today, 20th October , Read Continue
Jailbreak epidemic hits Nigeria’s overcrowded prisons
Jailbreak epidemic hits Nigeria’s overcrowded prisons More than 7,000 people have escaped from several prisons since 2010, with eight jailbreaks taking place in the past 14 months alone. READ MORE Read Continue
Senate Committee Okays N1,000 Daily Feeding Allowance For Prison Inmates
The Senate Committee on Interior, on Wednesday, increased the daily feeding allowance of the Nigerian Correctional Service from its current N450 per person to a minimum of N1,000 per day.
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Torture and detention in Nigeria
Overview Nigeria has a history of consistent struggle in the area of protection and promotion of human rights. Full Story
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Nigerian Correctional Service Act 2019 Policy Brief Series 1
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