The outgoing Controller of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Ogun State Command, AbdulRashed Alimi, expressed concern on Thursday over the inadequate salary package for agency officers. Alimi, who is retiring upon reaching the mandatory age of 60 after dedicating 33 years to federal civil service, emphasized that the current remuneration fails to reflect the risks associated with the officers' duties and the challenging economic conditions in the country.

He urged the Minister of Interior, Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the Controller General of Nigeria Correctional Service, Haliru Nababa, to collaborate effectively in enhancing the welfare of service staff. Alimi, who began his service in January 1991 with a degree in International Relations from Ahmadu Bello University, served in various capacities, including as a welfare officer in Kano State before heading the Ekiti State Command of the Nigeria Prison Service, now the Correctional Service. He was later transferred to Ogun State in 2021.

During his retirement ceremony held at the Federal Secretariat in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, Alimi described his 33 years of service as a period marked by sincerity of purpose and dedicated service to the nation.

The departing Controller expressed deep concern about the inadequate welfare of Correctional facility staff, specifically addressing the issue of salaries. He emphasized that the current compensation for officers does not align with the challenging economic conditions in the country and the inherent risks associated with their jobs.

Despite these challenges, he commended the officers for their unwavering commitment to national service and encouraged them to continue giving their best to enhance the country's security.

Alimi emphasized, "The well-being of the service staff is of utmost importance due to the numerous risks associated with our job. As someone departing the service today, I have personally experienced many of these risks, underscoring the need to support and encourage the staff."

"We must address the issue of salaries for our officers; their current remuneration is far from satisfactory. I can confidently affirm that what they receive does not adequately reflect the risks associated with their job and the challenging economic conditions. Despite this, the staff remain dedicated and diligent in their service to the nation.

"The relevant authorities need to take action on this matter as we enter the new year because one's earnings play a crucial role in boosting morale and enhancing productivity.

"I commend Governor Dapo Abiodun for his consistent support to the correctional service through the state Security Trust Fund, as well as his efforts in alleviating congestion in Correctional facilities through amnesty and other initiatives.

"I also extend my gratitude to the Minister of Interior, Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the Controller General of Nigeria Correctional Service, Haliru Nababa, for their unwavering support and commitment to improving the nation's circumstances. I urge the officers still in service to redouble their efforts in ensuring the safety of the country at all times."The outgoing Controller of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Ogun State Command, AbdulRashed Alimi, expressed concern on Thursday over the inadequate salary package for agency officers. Alimi, who is retiring upon reaching the mandatory age of 60 after dedicating 33 years to federal civil service, emphasized that the current remuneration fails to reflect the risks associated with the officers' duties and the challenging economic conditions in the country.

He urged the Minister of Interior, Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the Controller General of Nigeria Correctional Service, Haliru Nababa, to collaborate effectively in enhancing the welfare of service staff. Alimi, who began his service in January 1991 with a degree in International Relations from Ahmadu Bello University, served in various capacities, including as a welfare officer in Kano State before heading the Ekiti State Command of the Nigeria Prison Service, now the Correctional Service. He was later transferred to Ogun State in 2021.

During his retirement ceremony held at the Federal Secretariat in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, Alimi described his 33 years of service as a period marked by sincerity of purpose and dedicated service to the nation.

The departing Controller expressed deep concern about the inadequate welfare of Correctional facility staff, specifically addressing the issue of salaries. He emphasized that the current compensation for officers does not align with the challenging economic conditions in the country and the inherent risks associated with their jobs.

Despite these challenges, he commended the officers for their unwavering commitment to national service and encouraged them to continue giving their best to enhance the country's security.

Alimi emphasized, "The well-being of the service staff is of utmost importance due to the numerous risks associated with our job. As someone departing the service today, I have personally experienced many of these risks, underscoring the need to support and encourage the staff."

"We must address the issue of salaries for our officers; their current remuneration is far from satisfactory. I can confidently affirm that what they receive does not adequately reflect the risks associated with their job and the challenging economic conditions. Despite this, the staff remain dedicated and diligent in their service to the nation.

"The relevant authorities need to take action on this matter as we enter the new year because one's earnings play a crucial role in boosting morale and enhancing productivity.

"I commend Governor Dapo Abiodun for his consistent support to the correctional service through the state Security Trust Fund, as well as his efforts in alleviating congestion in Correctional facilities through amnesty and other initiatives.

"I also extend my gratitude to the Minister of Interior, Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the Controller General of Nigeria Correctional Service, Haliru Nababa, for their unwavering support and commitment to improving the nation's circumstances. I urge the officers still in service to redouble their efforts in ensuring the safety of the country at all times."