Six Kuje inmates graduate with degrees from NOUN
Six inmates at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja have obtained university degrees through the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), marking a significant milestone in prison education and rehabilitation.
The Controller-General of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester Nwakuche, said the inmates successfully completed their academic programmes while in custody, describing the achievement as clear evidence that education can transform lives and support reintegration into society, TheCable reported.
NCoS spokesperson Samson Duza disclosed that two of the inmates earned master’s degrees in peace studies and conflict resolution, while four others graduated with bachelor’s degrees in peace studies and conflict resolution, political science, criminology, and security studies.
Represented by Deputy Controller-General Amos Kupan, Nwakuche emphasised that imprisonment should not mark the end of personal development, reaffirming the service’s commitment to expanding educational and skills acquisition opportunities for inmates.
The Controller of Corrections, FCT Command, Christopher Jen, congratulated the graduates and urged them to use their qualifications as tools for positive change after their release.
Also speaking, Francis Enobore, Director of NOUN’s Special Study Centre, described the institution’s long-standing partnership with the correctional service as a “pathway of hope,” noting that learning restores dignity and purpose.
Speaking on behalf of the graduates, Abba Kyari thanked both NOUN and the NCoS, saying the opportunity renewed their sense of direction.
The ceremony also featured counselling sessions focused on re-entry, skills development, and community reintegration, with the graduates pledging to contribute meaningfully to society upon release.
