By Mubarak Aliyu Sabo Yaro
The Prisoners’ Rehabilitation and Welfare Action in collaboration with the Nigerian Correctional Service with funding support from the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Programme, has conducted a capacity building workshop for members of the Adamawa State Parole Board.
The move has become a significant step towards strengthening Nigeria’s justice system.
The workshop had its theme: “Strengthening Parole Administration for Effective Justice Delivery, aim to enhance the capacity of parole board members to ensure proper reintegration of eligible offenders into society, reducing prison congestion and promoting rehabilitative justice.
Speaking at the event, the President of PRAWA, Dr. Uju Agomoh, emphasized the crucial role parole play in achieving a fair and effective justice system.
She noted that the project aligns with global best practices in correctional reforms and called for greater support in ensuring sustainability of non-custodial measures.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the Adamawa State Parole Board, Justice Ambrose Mammadi, commended PRAWA and its partners for their commitment to justice reform.
On his part, the Chairman of the Abia State Parole Board, Justice Obisike, urged authorities to expand the parole system nationwide to make non-custodial measures more effective.
The Assistant Controller of Corrections at the Adamawa State Headquarters, Dr. Amos Kenneth, highlighted the need for continuous collaboration to ensure parole remains a viable alternative to incarceration.
The training ended with a renewed commitment from stakeholders to work collaboratively in strengthening parole administration across Nigeria.
Participants expressed optimism that the knowledge gained would improve decision-making processes and enhance justice delivery in Adamawa State and beyond.
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