... as Deputy Controller solicites continued support
By Prisca Nguzo
Deputy Controller of Nigerian Correctional Service, NCS, Owerri, Udoka Prince Chinaka has called for external support towards enhancing the general welfare of inmates in the facility.
He stressed the need for well-spirited individuals and organisations to continually partner with the government on efforts that would guarantee adequate welfare and conducive environment for all inmates in the country.
DCC Udoka made the appeal weekend his office, when he received members of Rotary Club of Owerri Newtown led by its President, Rtn. Oscar Akano, who were at the center to make humanitarian donations.
He expressed appreciation on behalf of the Owerri NCS to the Rotary Club members for their visit and donations and appealed to other organisations to emulate the humanitarian gesture.
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Earlier in his speech, Rtn. Oscar Akano said the visit was carried out in line with the club's peace building and conflict prevention/resolution project; "a campaign that serves as one of the seven areas of focus of Rotary International Club engagement in the society."
Also, the Project Chairman, Rtn. Arc Ikechukwu Ahamefule and the District Membership Chairman of Rotary Club (District 9142), Rtn. Mrs. Nneka Enwenike added that the visit was designed to show solidarity with the inmates as well to strengthen the club's advocacy for peaceful society where efforts are made to prevents conflicts, while ensuring amicable resolutions.
They emphasized the importance of peace, conflict prevention/resolution in the society and called on the inmates to look beyond their present situation and to continually strive to become good citizens and agents of positive changes in the society.
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In the same vein, delivering a spiritual talk to the inmates tilted: "God Loves You," Rev. Fr. Christian Uchegbu, described the visit by the Rotary Club of Owerri Newtown as unique and symbolic in demonstrating shared humanity between those in the correctional facility and outsiders.
He added that the visit also examplified the love God has for them by inspiring the visitors to bring them succour and urged the inmates to embrace their current situation as an opportunity for restitution, reflection and genuine transformation.
The priest further enjoined those who had committed crimes that brought them to the facility to embrace genuine repentance and reconciliation with God.
He also used the opportunity to encourage those who are innocent to be patient, assuring them that justice would surely come their way. This was as he prayed for all the inmates.
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