Inmates at the Medium Security Prisons Oji-River Centre in Enugu State will join other sport loving Nigerians to watch the 2018 World Cup following the provision of a viewing facility in the centre.

The Controller, Nigeria Prison Service, Enugu State, Ndubisi Ogbodo, made the disclosure in Oji River on Monday during a facility tour of prisons in the state.

Ogbodo said it was part of recreational activities meant to fast track the reformation of the inmates.


The controller said the inmates would watch the tournament under a controlled environment manned by social welfare staff of the prisons.

“We provide the recreational facilities like televisions to enable them have access to religious and sporting programmes to keep them busy and prevent them from thinking about escape.

“We also conduct sporting competitions for inmates and other social activities as part of reformation,’’ he said.

Ogbodo expressed satisfaction at the state of facilities at the centre and described it as `one of the best in the country’ in terms of facilities and welfare of inmates.

“The environment is even something of joy as there is enough ventilation and the inmates are properly taken care of.

“You can see that the inmates are healthy and this showed that they are being well taken care of.


“The toilets, bathrooms, foams and bunks are all in order and the environment is devoid of any offensive odour.

“There is steady water supply and the drugs available to take care of their health, courtesy of the Controller General, Ahmed Jafaru,’’ he said.

The controller however, noted that one of the major challenges of the centre was lack of mobility, as they had only one vehicle to operate with.

“We have four courts that Oji River centre covers for the prison and their locations are far apart so they find it difficult to meet the demand with one vehicle,’’ he said.

The Controller warned the centre against keeping or accepting people who were below the age of 18 years and juveniles in its custody.
Ogbodo pointed out that it was against the practice adding that the law frowned at such practice.

“Always ascertain the real age of any offender, before accepting the person in the custody,’’ he said.

He commanded the staff of the centre for a job welldone and pledged the support of the service in enhancing their welfare.

http://guardian.ng/news/world-cup-inmates-to-watch-matches-in-enugu-prisons-controller/

We provide the recreational facilities like televisions to enable them have access to religious and sporting programmes to keep them busy and prevent them from thinking about escape.



GOOD ONE.
This is how it is in a sane society.
UP SUPER EAGLES OF NIGERIA.

Nice one
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Jane asked her friend Julie whether it was financially okay for her to marry a banker. Julie said it was financial suicide because a banker earning 200k cannot afford you a decent life in Lagos. Jane listened to her and said no to the proposal from Ken. Two years after Julie married a secondary school teacher earning 70k. She earns far more than her husband and nobody is hearing about it.
Matilda was ranting on Facebook that she does not contribute money to run the home. She insisted it is the sole duty of the man. Many people liked her status update. Many who read her update prepared for showdowns with their husbands. Little did they know that Matilda's husband has been out of job for 10 months and she is the one feeding the family.
Don't let anyone control the narratives for you. Many people's opinions tend to hide their hurts. They will tell you what sounds like Waaoo but go behind to do the sensible thing. Your home will crash and they will still be in marriage and you will be wondering why. Control the narratives. The happiness of your home is more important than any Waoo idea you want to get from social media. Please stoop to conquer.

Good move

Nice move by the authorities

Very soon them go allow them watch BBN. Nice move anyways

Thats a good man. He wants the best for his fellow man. I know he will do Better if given the chance

Prison break abt to happen in Enugu

Better for him. U wan deny criminals in jail world cup? Hmmmmm try am.

person incharge of d tv now go dey form actor give d inmate

FOOTBALL

That guy up there..

Nice development.

If not for our unpleasant government, this isn't something to boast about. Isn't it normal to have entertainment and recreational times in prison? This is just a shameful announcement. And for those in there without trial and bail, I hope the government look into their case soon [color=#990000][/color]

okayy

Well this is not supposed to be be news because those in prison are supposed to have all these things and even more it's just that corruption has eaten deep into our system that when people do what they are suppose to do they ask us to applaud them for it

Hmmm! Make super eagle's eminent poor performance no cos fight among dem o. Na small argument go start am o.

Pls include bet9ja outlet so that they can put their money where their mouth is.

When you allow criminals to watch football how do expect Super Eagles to progress.

Kini'dunnu elewon to d'ago m'owo.

You ipob prisoners?

HITTED:
When you allow criminals to watch football how do expect Super Eagles to progress.

kids everywhere.......use Ur sense abeg

siraj1402:
Nice one
Mary was single at 31 and she kept shouting on Facebook that marriage is not important for a lady and that those who are married are in bondage. At 34 she is now married and she is posting pictures of her and her hubby on daily basis. She keeps telling us her life revolves around her husband.
Jane asked her friend Julie whether it was financially okay for her to marry a banker. Julie said it was financial suicide because a banker earning 200k cannot afford you a decent life in Lagos. Jane listened to her and said no to the proposal from Ken. Two years after Julie married a secondary school teacher earning 70k. She earns far more than her husband and nobody is hearing about it.
Matilda was ranting on Facebook that she does not contribute money to run the home. She insisted it is the sole duty of the man. Many people liked her status update. Many who read her update prepared for showdowns with their husbands. Little did they know that Matilda's husband has been out of job for 10 months and she is the one feeding the family.
Don't let anyone control the narratives for you. Many people's opinions tend to hide their hurts. They will tell you what sounds like Waaoo but go behind to do the sensible thing. Your home will crash and they will still be in marriage and you will be wondering why. Control the narratives. The happiness of your home is more important than any Waoo idea you want to get from social media. Please stoop to conquer.

Few years ago Linda Ikeji was condemning baby mamas. Now she's about to become one

SUPER EAGLES WILL SHOCK NIGERIANS WITH NO GOAL AND NO POINT IN THIS GROUP STAGE

Good.

AFONJA PRISONERS IN OGUN STATE WILL NOT LIKE THIS

siraj1402:
Nice one
Mary was single at 31 and she kept shouting on Facebook that marriage is not important for a lady and that those who are married are in bondage. At 34 she is now married and she is posting pictures of her and her hubby on daily basis. She keeps telling us her life revolves around her husband.
Jane asked her friend Julie whether it was financially okay for her to marry a banker. Julie said it was financial suicide because a banker earning 200k cannot afford you a decent life in Lagos. Jane listened to her and said no to the proposal from Ken. Two years after Julie married a secondary school teacher earning 70k. She earns far more than her husband and nobody is hearing about it.
Matilda was ranting on Facebook that she does not contribute money to run the home. She insisted it is the sole duty of the man. Many people liked her status update. Many who read her update prepared for showdowns with their husbands. Little did they know that Matilda's husband has been out of job for 10 months and she is the one feeding the family.
Don't let anyone control the narratives for you. Many people's opinions tend to hide their hurts. They will tell you what sounds like Waaoo but go behind to do the sensible thing. Your home will crash and they will still be in marriage and you will be wondering why. Control the narratives. The happiness of your home is more important than any Waoo idea you want to get from social media. Please stoop to conquer.

for the first time you make sense

walosky:
AFONJA PRISONERS IN OGUN STATE WILL NOT LIKE THIS

Lol, you no well

HITTED:
When you allow criminals to watch football how do expect Super Eagles to progress.

It is not everyone in prison that got there by committing a crime.

Many of the prisoners have not even been convicted. They have not had the opportunity to prove their innocence. Many of them are in jail because of crimes they did not commit.

And about allowing prisoners watch football, I can bet that this is not new in developed countries around the world. I am sure prisoners have watched the likes of Germany win the World Cup. If our Super Eagles play with the determination to win, nothing will stop them from doing well at the World Cup.

Nice one comptroller , imagine buhari was the comptroller , its only cows and Fulani herdsmen that would have watch the world cup

Jimmy231:
for the first time you make sense

I ought not to have replied you, but I need to tell you to watch your tongue. I am fasting.

Good initiatives to reduce depression, but hope not with a black n white screen box