The Nigerian Correctional Service: yesterday, today and tomorrow
Book chapter
Amali, S. E. and Omale, D. J. O 2024. The Nigerian Correctional Service: yesterday, today and tomorrow. in: Raufu, A., Tsado, L. K., Mendie, E. and Ben-Edet, E. (ed.) Criminology in Nigeria: History, Evolution and Trends London Lexington books. pp. 117-132
| Authors | Amali, S. E. and Omale, D. J. O |
|---|---|
| Editors | Raufu, A., Tsado, L. K., Mendie, E. and Ben-Edet, E. |
| Abstract | The chapter looks at the historical development of prisons (now known as correctional services) in Nigeria and highlights the organogram and management structure of the Nigerian Correctional Service, as well as the new mandates of non-custodial sentences as contained in the Nigerian Correctional Service Act (2019) and the way forward for its effective implementation and delivery of quality service. |
| Keywords | corrections; criminology; prisons; rehabilitation; Nigeria |
| Page range | 117-132 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Book title | Criminology in Nigeria: History, Evolution and Trends |
| Publisher | Lexington books |
| Place of publication | London |
| ISBN | 9781666954326 |
| Web address (URL) | https://www.bloomsbury.com/ca/criminology-in-nigeria-9781666954326/ |
| Funder | Direct funding - Private sector |
| File | License All rights reserved File Access Level Restricted |
| Output status | Published |
| Publication dates | |
| Online | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Publication process dates | |
| Accepted | 2023 |
| Deposited | 24 Sep 2025 |
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