Jane Osuji is First Female Spokesperson of Nigerian Correctional Service
In a historic appointment, the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has named Chief Superintendent of Corrections Jane Osuji as its new Public Relations Officer (PRO), making her the first woman to hold the position in the agency’s history.
The announcement was made by Controller-General of NCoS, Sylvester Nwakuche, following the retirement of the former spokesperson, Deputy Controller of Corrections Umar Abubakar, on November 19, 2025.
Jane Osuji, hailing from Owerri North Local Government Area in Imo State, brings a wealth of experience to the role. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and Advertising from Lagos State University and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso. She joined the Nigerian Prisons Service in 2009 as an Assistant Superintendent of Prisons II and has steadily risen through the ranks, completing all mandatory career courses and specialized training, including an Internal Security and Low-Intensity Conflict Operations course at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji.
Prior to her appointment as PRO, Osuji served as Assistant Public Relations Officer in both Lagos State and FCT Commands and later as Assistant National Public Relations Officer at NCoS Headquarters. She also held the role of Press Secretary to three successive Ministers of Interior between 2015 and 2023, gaining extensive experience in strategic communications and media engagement.
Her appointment is widely regarded as a strategic move to strengthen the Service’s public communications and engagement with stakeholders.
By elevating a woman to this key position, NCoS is not only breaking gender barriers within Nigeria’s correctional institutions but also signaling a commitment to professionalism, transparency, and effective public relations.
The NCoS leadership expressed confidence that Osuji’s extensive background in corrections and communications would enhance the Service’s interaction with the media and the public.
Osuji, in her response, stated that she was honoured by the appointment and looked forward to advancing NCoS’s communication strategy, particularly in fostering transparency, public trust, and awareness of the agency’s reforms and initiatives.
Observers note that the move comes at a time when Nigerian correctional institutions face growing scrutiny over inmate welfare, rehabilitation programs, and overall institutional transparency. Osuji’s appointment is expected to contribute significantly to improved public perception and professional handling of communications within NCoS.
The historic elevation of Jane Osuji marks a milestone for gender representation and institutional professionalism within the Nigerian Correctional Service, setting a precedent for future appointments and leadership roles in the security and corrections sector.
