NIGERIA: “Dogs Receive More Daily Food Budget Than Nigerian Inmates.” Nigeria Correctional Services Cries Out

WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) revealed a stark contrast in spending, with the government allocating N800 per day for dogs’ food and only N750 daily for inmates.

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The Controller General, Haliru Nababa, sought an increase to N3,000 per day per inmate. This revelation triggered outrage among lawmakers, questioning the fairness of prioritizing canine nutrition over that of incarcerated individuals, particularly those awaiting trial. Committee members highlighted concerns about the insufficient budget and lack of detailed meal plans, emphasizing the need for humane treatment within correctional facilities.

The revelation has prompted urgent calls for a review of resource allocation within Nigeria’s correctional system.

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