The Ncos show off the accusation of poor nutrition of prisoners

● says FG has recently approved the daily diet of prisoners from n1.125

The Nigerian correction service (NCOS) described as false, misleading and serious false declaration of realities within its structures, the publication supports a poor diet of prisoners.

The NCOS reaction was contained in a Sunday declaration signed by

Public relations officer of the service, Umar Abubakar, deputy controller of corrections.

The declaration stated: “The attention of the Nigerian correction service (NCOS) was attracted to a recent publication by claiming that the prisoners in custody centers are fueled badly. The service categorically due this statement as false, misleading and a serious false declaration of realities within our structures.

“To avoid doubt, the publication is recycled that is moved forward to create Ruckus in which it does not exist. While responding to the same accusation on the TVC news on September 1, 2024, I stressed that the service operates under all rigorous guidelines as required by the law on the Nigeria correction service

“The prisoners are provided with meals that meet the nutritional requirements recommended by healthcare professionals and usually monitored by the ration committee established by the General Controller of the corrections.

“Our menu plans are standardized and revised periodically to align with the evolving health standards and the budget provisions.

“In addition, in response to the current economic realities and the increase in inflation, the Federal Government of Nigeria has recently approved an increase in the daily food allowance for prisoners in custodian centers from the previous rate to ₦ 1,125 for detained per day.

“This adjustment aims to ensure that detainees receive adequate and nutritious meals in line with acceptable welfare standards.

“The increase reflects the government’s commitment to the human treatment of people in custody and the wider reforms implemented within the Nigerian correction service to support the dignity of human rights and the best international practices.”

The declaration added that: “Furthermore, the feeding of prisoners is not conducted in secrecy as various independent supervision bodies, including the Ministry of Interior, the groups of civil society and international partners, periodically evaluate the conditions in our custody centers.

“None of their recent relationships supports the dehumanizing representation spread by some individuals or groups of interest on the well -being of prisoners.

“The public in general [sic] It ensures that the service remains committed to supporting the rights and dignity of all prisoners in line with the best international practices.

“The service urges the members of the public and the media to verify the information before dissemination and avoid the sensationalism that undermines the hard work of our staff and the integrity of the service.”