Oku takes over as New Controller of Corrections in Enugu

The Controller of Corrections, Mrs Prisca Oku, has taken over as the new Controller of Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) Enugu State Command.

Oku took over from out gone Controller of Corrections, Mr Nicholas Obiako, who has been deployed to be the new Acting Zonal Coordinator of NCoS Zone M, Enugu.

In a taking over address to officers of the Command on Wednesday in Enugu, Oku urged officers and men to give her maximum cooperation to further uplift the achievements of the Command.

The new controller warned against absenteeism and not showing due seriousness to duty, adding that “every personnel of the Command must sit-up and contribute to the daily and overall success of the Command.

“I charge officers and men of this Command to be hard working and be duty conscious at all time so that we continue recording successes.

“When you are disciplined and you do the right thing at the right time in all due diligence and honesty; everything around you will go smooth and successful as you are bringing and putting the right attitude to your duty.

“We all have a duty and call to uplift the Command and its mandate as well as place its success as a priority in everything we do or say,” she said.

Earlier, Obiako urged all personnel to extend same cooperation and loyalty to the new controller and “ensure that the flag of the Command keeps flying high.”

The out gone controller appreciated officers and men of the Command for making his over three years administration of the Command seamless, very successful and with resounding records of achievements.

He noted that “there is always reward for hard work and loyalty”, adding “You superiors and supervisors are watching your commitment to your duty and job in general.”

“You must continue to be obedient, respect all constituted authorities and be alive and conscious to your duties; the reward in doing all these things will surely come through promotions and other forms of uplift.

“Do not set the hand of the clock behind; but bring out your whole heart and positive attitude to carry out your duties as well as clarify anything or information not clear to you from your superiors,” he added.

The symbolic handing and taking over note signing and command flag exchange between the new controller and out gone controller were witnessed by senior officers of the Command.