By Kolawole Ojebisi
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has revealed how it spent N1.047bn in 2024 to disburse welfare packages to a total of 1,024 serving, retired and deceased personnel
The Acting Controller General, NCoS, Sylvester Nwakuche, disclosed this at a ceremony to mark the 19th anniversary of the Correctional Welfare Insurance Scheme (CWIS), in Abuja on Saturday.
Highlighting the breakdown of the welfare support, Nwakuche said, “It is important to highlight that between January and December 2024, CWIS successfully disbursed ₦188,734,500.00 as death benefits to the families of 138 deceased personnel.
“Additionally, 886 medical and retirement claims amounting to ₦858,951,523.00) were settled.
“In aggregate, 1,024 beneficiaries received a total sum of ₦1,047,686,023.00 within the period under review. These figures reflect our unwavering commitment to the well-being of our personnel and their families,”
He added that the NCoS management was committed to implementing comprehensive reforms that would enhance the efficiency and reliability of the Scheme, ensuring that it continues to provide meaningful support to all contributors.
“I salute the resilience and sacrifice of all NCoS personnel, whose unwavering commitment sustains the integrity of our Service,” he said.
In her welcome address, the CWIS Secretary, Assistant Controller of Corrections (ACC), Ms Hannatu Mamman said the workshop was organised to raise awareness about the importance of welfare insurance for Correctional Personnel.
