Enugu Correctional Service Enrolls 1,137 Inmates For NECO Exams

Enugu Correctional Service Enrolls 1,137 Inmates For NECO Exams

The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Enugu State Command, says it has registered 1,137 inmates for National Examination Council, NECO, external exams in the last 12 years.

According to the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), in Enugu State, It has helped 1,137 inmates register for NECO external examinations in the last 12 years.

The Comptroller of Corrections in Enugu State, Mr. Nicholas Obiako, revealed this information to journalists on Wednesday, adding that 124 convicts are currently taking the ongoing NECO external test at the Special Study Centre within the Enugu Custodial Centre.

According to the Comptroller, the three correctional centers in Enugu State – Enugu, Nsukka, and Oji River – are making great progress in terms of educational programs and inmate formation.

He noted that, with 124 inmates taking the NECO exams, Enugu State has one of the highest numbers of inmates taking external examinations in the country.

“For over many years now, our inmates come out with excellent results as we invest heavily in grooming them right from the primary and secondary school classes and quality adult education classes in the centers.

“Most of those who will make their result in their chosen field of study will seek direct admission to the university through the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) that has a study center in Enugu Custodial Centre,” he added.