Corrections Chief Engages GOC 81 Division on Strengthening Operational Ties
The Assistant Controller General of Corrections (ACG) in charge of Zone A Headquarters, Lagos and Ogun States, ACG Jude Agboje, paid a courtesy visit to Headquarters 81 Division Nigerian Army, Victoria Island, Lagos, on 11 November 2025.
According to a statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 81 Division, Nigerian Army, the visit was primarily aimed at strengthening institutional collaboration between the Nigerian Correctional Service and the Nigerian Army, with particular emphasis on supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates within correctional facilities under Zone A.
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During the visit, ACG Agboje emphasized the importance of continuous cooperation and support from the Division to effectively achieve the Service’s mandate. He solicited the Division’s assistance in areas such as vocational training, manpower development, and provision of facilities that could enhance the rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates back into society.
In response, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Major General Farouk Mijinyawa, assured ACG Agboje that the Division remains committed to supporting all security agencies, including the Nigeria Correctional Service, within its Area of Responsibility (AOR). He commended officers and men of the Nigeria Correctional Service for their professionalism and resilience in carrying out their duties despite various operational challenges.
The GOC further emphasized that 81 Division would continue to play its part in promoting inter-agency collaboration and ensuring the security of correctional facilities within its AOR. He directed commanders within the Division to liaise closely with correctional facilities in their respective areas to foster greater cooperation.
The visit was marked by the exchange of souvenirs, signing of the visitors’ book, and group photographs.
