The Katsina State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has promoted 263 officers across various ranks.
Mr. Umar Baba, the NCoS Controller in Katsina, announced this on Friday while presenting decorations to 41 of the newly promoted officers.
The promotions cover multiple ranks, including Assistant Controller of Corrections (ACC), Chief Superintendent of Corrections (CSC), Superintendent of Corrections (SC), Deputy Superintendent of Corrections (DSC), and Assistant Superintendent of Corrections I (ASC I).
Baba commended the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for approving the promotion of 16,586 NCoS personnel nationwide and praised Controller-General Sylvester Ndidi-Nwakuche for his leadership.
He urged the officers to uphold professionalism, discipline, and dedication in their new roles, while some of the promoted officers pledged to redouble their efforts in advancing the service.
The Public Relations Officer of the Katsina Command, Najib Idris-Kunduru, was among those promoted, receiving the rank of DSC.
The ceremony was attended by representatives from sister security agencies, government officials, heads of custodial centers, retired officers, and family members of the promoted personnel.