The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS), had confirmed that the federal government has raised the feeding allowance for inmates by 50%. The increase becomes effective from August 2024.
The spokesperson of the NCS, Abubakar Umar, who confirmed the development on Thursday, in an interview, added that the approval is part of efforts to address rising food costs and improve inmate welfare.
He added that the increase is just the first phase, and other adjustments are expected, all targeted at enhancing the living conditions of inmates.
“The inmate feeding allowance has been increased by 50 per cent, effective from August 2024. This is just the first phase,” Umar said.
“The FG will also consider additional reviews. This is just the first phase. Normally, there is a period when inmate feeding allowances are reviewed. Following a presentation during the budget process, the FG deemed it necessary to adjust the allowance due to the rising cost of food. Further adjustments are expected,” he added.
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