Mr. Valins Obizue has officially assumed duty as the new Controller of Corrections for Enugu State, taking over from Mrs. Prisca Oku, who has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Controller General (ACG) and deployed as the new Zonal Coordinator of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Zone M, Enugu.
Speaking during the handover ceremony held on Thursday in Enugu, Obizue called on officers and personnel of the command to rededicate themselves to duty and uphold professionalism in the discharge of their responsibilities.
“I have worked with many of you in different capacities and locations. I know your discipline and commitment to duty,” Obizue said.
“Together, we will work in unity to sustain and improve the achievements of this command, making it a model across the country.”
He also pledged to uphold the high standards and legacies left behind by his predecessors, emphasizing collaboration and accountability as key pillars of his leadership.
In her remarks, outgoing Controller Mrs. Prisca Oku reflected on her brief but impactful tenure, which lasted four months.
She noted that significant strides had been made in enhancing the welfare and healthcare of inmates under her watch.
“One of our key achievements was securing the attention of the state government towards enrolling inmates into the Enugu State Universal Healthcare Coverage,” Oku said.
“I encourage all personnel to extend their support to the new Controller as they did for me, and to continue striving to maintain the command’s high performance.”
The handover ceremony featured the signing of official documents, the symbolic presentation of the command’s flag and an inspection of departments and offices at the command headquarters.
