Minister of Interior and former governor of Osun State, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, on Friday, paid a familiarization visit to several agencies under the Ministry, Igbere TV reports.
Igbere TV reports that the Minister was at the headquarters of the newly reformed Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS), Abuja, where he was received by the Controller-General, Ahmad Ja’afaru.
Speaking with newsmen, Aregbesola said the NCS, as the new name suggests, must focus its attention on correcting individuals who can be reintegrated into the society by correcting, rehabilitating and readjusting them.
The Minister, Igbere TV reports, also visited the headquarters of the Federal Fire Service, Abuja, where he was received by the Controller-General, Ibrahim Liman.
Speaking, the Minister said he was aware of the challenges facing the Fire Service, vowing to reposition the agency for optimum delivery to meet its responsibility.
“We are aware of the challenges facing the Fire Service, and we will ensure they receive adequate support to offer effective and optimum service to Nigerians bearing in mind, the SET (Security, Economic rejuvenation and Transparency) objectives of President Muhammadu Buhari”, he said.
Earlier, the Minister was at the headquarters of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), where he was received by the Commandant-General, Abdullahi Gana Muhammad.
He then proceeded to the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), where he was received by the Controller-General, Muhammad Babandede.
Aregbesola was conducted round the headquarters and also inspected some security facilities, where he pledged to change the narratives of internal security in the country.
