The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has decorated no fewer than 330 offices at the Enugu State Command with their new ranks.
The newly- decorated personnel included: 175 senior officers, 37 cadet officers on advancement to officers’ cadre and 118 lower rank personnel (wardens).
Performing the decoration on Thursday in Enugu, Controller of Corrections in Enugu State, Mr Nicholas Obiakor, urged the officers to see their elevation as an added responsibility.
Obiakor, who also doubles as the Commander of NCoS Enugu State Command, said that the elevation meant more was expected from them.
“You have to justify the elevation by showing good examples during official duty and off duty hours,” he said.
He urged the prmoted officers to display utmost hard work and be loyal to the authorities in order to justify the confidence reposed in them.
“I want to return all the glory and thanksgiving to God for the number of promoted personnel being decorated today .
