Abia sends officials to Aba, Umuahia correctional facilities to assess inmates’ health conditions

The Abia State Government has dispatched officials from the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development to inspect the health conditions of inmates in correctional facilities located in Aba and Umuahia. Additionally, measures have been put in place to aid inmates in addressing their legal and welfare issues. This announcement was made by Okey Kanu, Commissioner for Information, during a press briefing at Government House, Umuahia, following a recent Executive Council meeting.

Kanu highlighted that the majority of inmates incarcerated in the Umuahia and Aba correctional centers are young individuals. He further disclosed that the state government is pinpointing areas where inmates require legal aid, assistance with bail, medical care, and family support. Moreover, the government is offering examination opportunities for inmates.

In a related matter, former Nigerian international boxer Ikechukwu Okoronkwo has urged the Federal Government to immediately address the dire state of dilapidated infrastructure at the Nigeria Correctional Centre in Arochukwu, located in Abia State's Arochukwu Local Government Area. Okoronkwo, who had a recent visit to the facility, expressed worry over the substandard living conditions of the staff quarters and the poor state of the vehicle used to transport inmates to court.