Fifty-eight inmates from various custodial centres in Kano State are currently sitting for the 2025 National Examination Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), a rehabilitation initiative funded by the State Government.
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), Kano State Command, described the development as a “milestone achievement” in its ongoing efforts to reform and reintegrate inmates through access to formal education.
According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Musbahu Kofar Nasarawa, the state government covered all registration costs for the participating inmates.
He commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his unwavering commitment to inmate welfare and reformation.
“This gesture will go a long way in boosting the morale of the inmates and providing them with a second chance at education and a brighter future,” Nasarawa stated.
The initiative aligns with broader efforts to equip inmates with the skills and qualifications necessary for reintegration into society upon completion of their sentences.
