VC RECEIVES NIGERIAN CORRECTIONAL SERVICE DELEGATION PLEDGES COLLABORATION ON INMATE ADULT EDUCATION.
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Lawan Bala Buratai, received a courtesy delegation from the Biu Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service on October 21, 2026. The delegation was led by the Chief Superintendent of Corrections, Abubakar Jibril Adam. Expressing delight at the visit, the Vice Chancellor pledged the university’s commitment to collaborating with the command in key areas of need. He emphasized that building a bilateral relationship between the university and the Biu Correctional Service aims to ensure inmates are adequately equipped to become useful members of society upon release.
In his remarks, Prof. Buratai commended Chief Superintendent Adam for his proactive efforts in keeping inmates constructively engaged through literacy classes. As part of the university’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the Vice Chancellor promised to support the command’s literacy program with instructional materials and resources. He also assured the delegation that the university would patronize the command’s various services.
Earlier in his opening address, Chief Superintendent Adam outlined the purpose of the visit, highlighting the command’s initiative to engage key stakeholders within the Biu Area Command. He praised the University’s for its unique blend of military and civilian personnel.
Detailing the evolution of the service, Chief Superintendent Adam explained that the transition from the former Nigerian Prison Service to the Nigerian Correctional Service brought significant legislative and operational changes under its updated Establishment Act. Beyond mere custody, the service now focuses heavily on rehabilitation and social reintegration through custodial and non-custodial operations. He noted that the command runs units dedicated to entrepreneurship, welding, laundry, and adult literacy to ensure smooth reintegration and reduce the stigma often faced by ex-convicts.
While expressing appreciation to the Vice Chancellor for his prompt reception and acknowledging ongoing interactions with university researchers and students, Chief Superintendent Adam highlighted existing infrastructural challenges. He appealed to the university management for assistance with facilities such as whiteboards, computers, scanners, and other IT equipment to enhance educational and vocational training.
The Deputy Vice Chancellor Military, Col. AY Bello, appreciated the delegation for the visit and expressed enthusiasm for the proposed partnership. The Director of Affiliations and Linkages, DVC Military advised the command to submit a formal request to facilitate the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The Registrar, Lt. Col. O.S. Job, commended Chief Superintendent Adam and his team for restoring hope to inmates through their programs.
The University looks forward to formalizing this strategic partnership through an official MoU with the Biu Correctional Service Command in the near future.
