Prisoners’ Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA) has donated starter packs to selected clients undergoing community service under the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Lagos State Command. The initiative is aimed at promoting rehabilitation, economic empowerment, and reducing recidivism.
The presentation ceremony was held at the Lagos State Command Headquarters of the Nigerian Correctional Service. In attendance were the Controller of Corrections, Lagos State Command, CC Daramola George; the Officer-in-Charge of the Non-Custodial Unit, DCC V.M. Dare; and the President of PRAWA, Prof. Mrs. Uju Agomoh, alongside members of her team.
The beneficiaries were recognized and rewarded for their exemplary commitment, discipline, and dedication to their community service obligations.
The starter packs distributed included one industrial sewing machine, one manual sewing machine, and a cobbler’s shoe-repair machine. The items are intended to provide beneficiaries with practical means of livelihood and support their successful reintegration into society.
Speaking at the event, Prof. Mrs. Uju Agomoh emphasized that empowering community service clients with sustainable means of livelihood is critical to preventing relapse into crime and ensuring that non-custodial measures achieve their rehabilitative objectives.
She noted that the initiative is designed to ensure that beneficiaries are not only given a second chance, but are also equipped with the tools to become productive and self-reliant members of society.
The Nigerian Correctional Service, Lagos State Command, and PRAWA jointly called on government agencies, corporate organizations, philanthropists, and other well-meaning individuals to support and expand empowerment initiatives for clients undergoing non-custodial measures.
According to Prof. Agomoh, such support will strengthen rehabilitation programmes, promote successful reintegration, and ultimately contribute to safer communities and a reduction in recidivism.
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