By Musbahu Aminu Yakasai
(RoLAC II) Program consultant Dr Uju Agomoh has presented the Validated Draft Kano Model State Correctional Service Law to the Attorney General of Kano State aimed at enhancing the legal frame work system.
The Service Law is a framework designed to guide the establishment and operation of correctional services within a given state. that involves a collaborative effort between legal experts, policymakers, and stakeholders in the criminal justice system. The law typically addresses various aspects of corrections, including inmate rights, rehabilitation programs, facility standards, staff training, and oversight mechanisms. It primarily ensure consistency, efficiency, likewise adherence to human rights principles in correctional practices statewide.
Presenting the item before the Attorney General the outfit’s Consultant and equally the Executive Director, Prison Rehabilitation and Welfare Association (PRAWA) Dr Uju Agomoh said the Draft Law is a culmination of extensive research, consultations, and expertise aimed at addressing the challenges and improving the effectiveness of Correctional Service in Kano.
She added that the emphasis was on fostering closer collaboration, mutual support and synergy to ensure the successful implementation of the new legal framework.
Responding , Commissioner for Justice Barrister Haruna Isa Dederi expressed appreciation on the effort put so far by the Program with a view to ensuring total reform in correctional centres so as to make Kano first among equals.
He reiterated government’s commitment to promoting the rule of law, combating corruption, and enhancing the welfare of inmates within the Correctional centres.
During the event which was graciously attended by the Program’s State Coordinator Alhaji Ibrahim Bello, it’s manager Isma’il Bello and Directors of the ministry of Justice, various partnership and relationship options were deliberated upon so as to showcase the collaborative effort between the RoLAC II Program and the state government in reforming and modernizing correctional system.
