The Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Ile-Ife, Osun, has held its maiden Walimatul Qur’an Ceremony, celebrating eight inmates who successfully completed their Qur’anic recitation programme.
The ceremony, which also featured the presentation of honorary awards to distinguished individuals, highlighted the importance of religious education, spiritual development and moral transformation in the reformation of inmates.
The Controller of Corrections, Osun State Command, Olalekan Rotimi Oluwadele, was represented by the Centre's Chaplain, SC OA Talabi.
In his address, Oluwadele commended the Officer-in-Charge, officers and men of the centre for their dedication and commitment to organising the historic event.
He also appreciated faith-based organisations partnering with the Nigerian Correctional Service in Osun State, particularly the Muslim community and the Ile-Ife Muslim Inmates Supporters (IMIS), for their contributions to the reformation and rehabilitation of inmates.
The Controller of Corrections, Osun State Command further conveyed the goodwill message of the Controller-General of Corrections, CG Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche,to participants at the ceremony.
Earlier,the Officer-in-Charge of MSCC Ile-Ife, ACC Olawuyi Winner,expressed appreciation to the Honorable Minister of Interior , Sen Dr Olubunmi-Tunji Ojo for his unique support for the Nigerian Correctional Service, the Controller General of the Service, CGCs Slyvester Ndidi Nwackuche, for the transformative leadership style in place and for giving me the opportunity to head a custodial faciility.
Winner also applauded Controller of Corrections, officers, chaplains, faith-based organisations, invited guests and graduating inmates for their contributions to the success of the programme.
Officer-in-Charge of MSCC Ile-Ife,particularly recognised IMIS for its commitment and support towards making the maiden ceremony a reality.
He explained that the Nigerian Correctional Service Act, 2019, represented a significant shift from the traditional punitive approach to a correctional system focused on reformation, rehabilitation and reintegration.
The Officer-in-Charge of MSCC Ile-Ife, specifically referenced Section 10(g) of the Act, which mandates the Service to collaborate with religious organisations and faith-based groups to address the spiritual needs of inmates.
Highlights of the ceremony included Qur'anic recitation by the eight graduating inmates, an Islamic lecture delivered by Dr Abdulwahab Salahudeen Olayiwola, a sermon, goodwill messages, turbaning of the graduands, presentation of certificates and honorary awards.
The event ended with a vote of thanks delivered by one of the graduating inmates.
The maiden Walimatul Qur’an Ceremony marks an important step towards promoting spiritual enlightenment, moral discipline and positive character development among inmates, while strengthening efforts to prepare them for responsible reintegration into society.
The Nigerian Correctional Service, Osun State Command, reaffirmed its commitment to working with religious organisations, community groups and other stakeholders to advance the reformation, rehabilitation and reintegration of persons in custody
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