FG Approves Hiring of 50 Doctors, 100 Nurses for Correctional Centre Hospitals Nationwide

The Federal Government has approved the recruitment of 50 medical doctors and 100 nurses to strengthen healthcare services in correctional centres across Nigeria.

Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, in Abuja.

Tunji-Ojo explained that the approval by President Bola Tinubu addresses the shortage of medical personnel in some correctional facilities. He highlighted that certain centres, including the facility in Rivers State, lacked medical doctors to attend to inmates, despite having equipment capable of performing major surgeries, as seen in Kuje Correctional Centre.

“The President understands that he is the leader of all Nigerians, including inmates, and has consistently shown care for their welfare,” Tunji-Ojo said.

The minister also noted ongoing efforts to build inmates’ skills through train-the-trainer programmes. “We assess inmates’ skills, empower them to train others, and ensure that graduates are equipped for meaningful contributions,” he added.

He further commended President Tinubu’s decision to increase inmates’ feeding allowances by 50 percent.

Tunji-Ojo urged the Ministry of Information and National Orientation to actively communicate the achievements of the Ministry of Interior to the public, stressing the importance of coordinated messaging on national security initiatives.

He cited the creation of “mine marshals” in collaboration with the Ministry of Solid Minerals as an example of improved security measures, which have contributed to reducing criminal activity and protecting critical national assets.

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