By Deborah Nnamdi
The Kano State government has enrolled prison inmates in its healthcare contributory scheme, to enhance free and quality healthcare services for those in custody.
This was disclosed by the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Kano command, Musbahu Kofar-Nasarawa, in a press statement on Monday.
Kofar-Nasarawa said the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Healthcare Management Agency, Dr Rahila Aliyu-Mukhtar, announced this during her visit to the State Controller of NCoS, Mr Ado Salisu, in his office.
She further stated that the enrolment was approved by Governor Abba Yusuf to provide free access to basic and comprehensive healthcare services for inmates.
“The health and medical welfare of inmates are essential for efficient custodial management, as well as for their effective reformation, rehabilitation, and reintegration,” she said.
She also assured the controller of the state government’s commitment to supporting and assisting all inmates medically while in custody.
Responding, Salisu commended the state government for its support and assistance to the command.
He noted that the gesture would motivate the inmates to become productive and law-abiding citizens after their release.
