NCoS, REA Sign MoU to Power Correctional Centres Nationwide

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deploy renewable energy infrastructure and establish training centers across correctional facilities nationwide. This partnership aims to improve the quality of life for over 81,000 inmates by enhancing rehabilitation through access to electricity and promoting sustainable development and vocational training within the facilities. NCoS Controller General Sylvester Nwakuche emphasized that the initiative represents hope and a second chance for inmates, many of whom are typically overlooked in national development efforts. The collaboration is intended not only to electrify the facilities but also to empower inmates with skills and education that will benefit them upon release. REA CEO Abba Aliyu highlighted that such MoUs are commitments to action and accountability, reflecting the agency’s broader efforts to expand off-grid solar capacity and provide sustainable energy solutions across Nigeria. The initiative has already generated excitement among inmates, signifying a transformative step toward inclusion and reintegration into society.