The Kano State Government has enrolled inmates in its healthcare contributory scheme KSCHMA to enhance free and quality healthcare services for them while in custody.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano Command, CSC Musbahu Kofar-Nasarawa, on Monday in Kano.
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Kofar-Nasarawa stated that the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Healthcare Management Agency (KACHMA), Dr. Rahila Aliyu-Mukhtar, made the announcement during her visit to the State Controller of NCoS, Mr. Ado Salisu, in his office.
Aliyu-Mukhtar explained that the enrollment of inmates into the healthcare scheme was approved by Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf to provide free access to basic and comprehensive healthcare services for inmates while in custody.
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“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 assured the Controller of the state government’s commitment to supporting and assisting all inmates medically during their time in custody.
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The Executive Secretary also urged the inmates to continue praying for Governor Kabir-Yusuf so that he can sustain the provision of democratic dividends to all.
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In his response, the Controller of Corrections, Kano State Command, Mr. Ado Salisu, commended the state government for its relentless support and assistance to the command.
Salisu noted that the gesture would motivate the inmates to become productive and law-abiding citizens after their release.