House of Representatives Speaker Sponsors NECO and NABTEB Exams for 120 Inmates

House of Representatives Speaker Sponsors NECO and NABTEB Exams for 120 Inmates

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has sponsored the registration of 120 inmates at the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) FCT Command for the 2026 National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations. — ABUJA, Nigeria, Sept. 30, 2026

In a statement made available to Shemnews on Wednesday by NCoS Public Relations Officer in the FCT, DSC Adamu Duza, the initiative was announced as part of the activities commemorating the Speaker’s 61st birthday. The registration was officially conducted at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kuje, where officials also presented symbolic results to inmates who participated in the 2025 examination cycle.

Represented by his Special Adviser on Humanitarian Affairs, David Igbe, Speaker Abbas emphasized that incarceration should not serve as a barrier to education, personal development, and the opportunity to build a better future. Key highlights from the event include:

Rehabilitation Through Education: Controller of Corrections for the FCT Command, Christopher Jen—representing Controller-General Sylvester Nwakuche described education as a critical pillar in the reformation, rehabilitation, and successful reintegration of inmates.

Widespread Participation: Education Desk Officer DSC Adikwu Owoicho revealed that more than 2,000 inmates across the command have been successfully registered for various educational programs, noting that those who participated in the 2025 exams recorded highly encouraging performances.

Post-Release Opportunities: Officials appealed for improved employment opportunities for reformed inmates upon their release, stressing that rehabilitated individuals are fully prepared to contribute meaningfully to national development.

Leadership in Corrections: SC Igomu Augustine, representing the Deputy Controller-General in charge of Inmates Training and Productivity, praised Speaker Abbas for taking a leading role in securing exam registrations for inmates across custodial centers.

The commemorative event concluded with testimonies from the benefiting inmates, special prayers, and the cutting of a birthday cake in honor of the Speaker.

| Shemnews