TANTITA Security Services Nigeria Limited, a private security firm owned by High Chief (Dr.) Oweizide Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has commenced the construction of a storey building for the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) at the Federal Correctional Centre, Okere-Warri.
The facility, featuring eight classrooms and modern educational resources, including computers, aims to enhance learning opportunities for inmates. This initiative aligns with TANTITA’s corporate social responsibility commitment, reinforcing the role of education in the rehabilitation and reformation of prison inmates.
The correctional centre has also gained recognition for its approval as a WAEC/NECO examination centre, covering Junior Secondary School and Cognitive Placement Certificate Examinations. This milestone supports ongoing efforts to integrate inmates into society through academic empowerment.
During a recent visit, human rights activist and former awaiting trial inmate Comrade Ighorhiohwunu Aghogho commended the correctional facility’s educational advancements. He emphasized the need for more corporate bodies and individuals to support such initiatives.
Religious organizations, including the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Warri Diocese of the Catholic Church, Prisons Fellowship (Nigeria), Christ Embassy, and the Redeemed Christian Church of God, have been actively involved in providing spiritual guidance and counseling to inmates.
Additionally, healthcare services at the facility have seen significant improvements. The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) recently donated essential medical supplies, including drugs, mattresses, and mats. Special attention has also been given to inmates with tuberculosis and HIV, who benefit from dedicated medical care and donations.
The transformation of the Okere-Warri Correctional Centre underscores the growing recognition of education and healthcare as key elements in inmate rehabilitation. Advocates like Aghogho continue to encourage greater support from public and private entities to sustain these impactful initiatives.
