Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has granted freedom to 30 inmates from both the old and new Correctional Centres in Minna, the state capital.<\/p>\n
The announcement was made by the Secretary to State Government, Abubakar Usman, who represented the governor during a visit to the correctional facilities.<\/p>\n
During the visit, Usman revealed that fines for the released inmates had been settled as part of the governor’s commitment to marking the first year in office.<\/p>\n
Additionally, malaria drugs and food items were presented to the centres’ officials to alleviate the inmates’ economic hardships.<\/p>\n
“We consider those whose cases were minor and their fines would be paid,” Usman stated.<\/p>\n
He urged them to become positive ambassadors for the state and the nation upon reintegration into society.<\/p>\n
The Governor further pledged to equip the freed inmates with agricultural and entrepreneurial skills to facilitate their transition into productive members of society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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