Giving ex-prisoners another chance

Vanguard News | 02-10-2026 01:10am |

The article discusses the appeal by rehabilitated female ex-inmates for society to reject stigma against former prisoners. It highlights the Nigerian Correctional Service's statutory mandate to reform, rehabilitate, and reintegrate offenders through education, vocational training, and income generation. In November 2025, the Service distributed aftercare starter packs to 24 ex-offenders trained in various trades, urging Nigerians to end discrimination. The piece argues that no one should be permanently defined by their past mistakes.

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