The Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, visited inmates on the Kuje Custodial Centre to mark this yr’s Christmas.
Onaiyekan, in an announcement signed by the spokesperson, Nigeria Correctional Service, Federal Capital Territory Command, Adamu Duza, on Tuesday, stated his choice to rejoice Christmas with the inmates was to establish with them and signify how necessary they’re to the society.
He additionally urged them to benefit from the training and talent acquisition programmes of the centre.
“It isn’t simple on the market. So, benefit from the WAEC, NECO, diploma programs, and talent acquisition. These programmes will make it easier to if you go away the custodial centre”, he stated.
The bishop additionally known as on the Federal Authorities to hurry up its motion on stabilising the economic system and assuaging poverty within the nation.
“Just a few Nigerians are privileged whereas the bulk can barely feed. I’m calling on the Federal Authorities to please take drastic steps to revive the hopes of Nigerians,” he added.
In his comment, the Controller of Corrections accountable for Kuje Custodial Middle, Christopher Jen, additionally known as on the inmates to see their incarceration as a preparatory floor for greatness.
Jen appreciated the Cardinal for his dedication to visiting the custodial centre yearly, stating that sharing such particular moments with inmates is a supply of nice inspiration.
One of many inmates who spoke on behalf of others thanked the cardinal for his steady present of affection to them by coming to rejoice Christmas which signifies real love.
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