The Federal Authorities (FG) has known as on Public Relations Officers (PROs) throughout all instructions of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to deepen their engagement with the media as a way of guaranteeing professionalism and boosting public belief within the Service.
Controller-Common of the Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, made this name at a three-day Capability Constructing Workshop for all spokespersons of the company, organised in partnership with Prisoners Rehabilitation and Welfare Motion (PRAWA), the Worldwide IDEA, and the European Union, on Monday in Abuja.
Nwakuche famous that an efficient, skilled, and equitable interplay with the media won’t solely foster better public belief however can even assist the NCoS absolutely realise its constitutional mandate.
He confused that public relations is now a cornerstone of the continuing transformation throughout the NCoS, emphasising the well timed nature of the coaching because the Service undergoes complete reforms.
Based on him, “Efficient public relations will not be elective; it’s an important driver of our legitimacy, operational transparency and public confidence.”
The CG highlighted current deliberate steps taken by the Service to enhance communication, together with increasing stakeholder engagement and projecting its core commitments to secure custody, humane remedy, and the reformation of offenders.
Nwakuche acknowledged that one in all his preliminary priorities was to bolster the capability of the Public Relations Unit via elevated funding, the supply of contemporary communication instruments, and intensified media engagement in any respect ranges.
He famous that the reforms are already yielding optimistic outcomes, saying, “We’re already witnessing the affect of those reforms.
He identified that media illustration of the NCoS has grow to be extra balanced, resulting in a rising public understanding of its mandate.
Describing the contributors because the Service’s “frontline ambassadors,” the CG counseled the nationwide headquarters PRO for his “proactive management” and praised command-level PROs for his or her work in disaster communication and group engagement.
He additional famous that their diligence has contributed considerably to the establishment’s renewed public confidence.
Nwakuche additionally urged the PROs to actively have interaction within the three-day programme, share experiences, and apply the data gained upon returning to their respective instructions.
The NCoS boss concluded by reaffirming his dedication to offering steady help and sources to the PR Unit, expressing confidence that the Service will emerge extra seen, trusted and revered.Earlier, Founding Govt Director of PRAWA, Dr. Uju Agomoh, mentioned public notion of the NCoS determines the extent of confidence Nigerians can have within the establishment.
She confused the pivotal position of media spokesmen of the Service in guaranteeing that the company will increase its high quality and amount of media reportage of its actions.
