Kano State Government has enrolled inmates in the state into its healthcare contributory scheme to enhance free and quality healthcare services while in custody.
Gatekeepers News reports that this was announced in a statement released by Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano Command, CSC Musbahu Kofar-Nasarawa on Monday in Kano.
The Executive Secretary of Kano State Healthcare Management Agency (KACHMA), Dr Rahila Aliyu-Mukhtar revealed this during her visit to the state Controller of NCoS, Mr Ado Salisu, in his office.
Aliyu-Mukhtar said the enrollment of inmates into the healthcare scheme was approved by Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf, to provide free access to basic and comprehensive healthcare services while in custody.
She said, “The health and medical welfare of inmates is essential for efficient custodial management as well as for their effective reformation, rehabilitation, and reintegration.”
The secretary assured the controller of the state government’s readiness to support and assist all inmates medically while in custody.
She further called on the inmates to consistently pray for the state Governor, Kabir-Yusuf to continue to provide the dividends of democracy to all and sundry.
Kano NCoS controller commended the state government for its relentless support and assistance to the command.
Inuwa noted that the gesture would motivate the inmates to become productive and law-abiding citizens after their discharge.
