Mrs Prisca Oku Wednesday took over as the new Controller of Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) Enugu State Command.
Oku took over from out gone Controller of Corrections, Mr Nicholas Obiako, who has been deployed to be the new acting zonal coordinator of NCoS, zone M, Enugu
In a takeover address to officers of the command, Wednesday, Oku urged officers and men to give her maximum cooperation to further uplift the achievements of the command.
The new controller warned against absenteeism and failure to show due seriousness to duty. She added that every personnel of the command must sit up and contribute to the daily and overall success of the command.
“I charge officers and men of this command to be hard working and be duty conscious at all times so that we can continue recording successes.
“When you are disciplined and you do the right thing at the right time in all due diligence and honesty, everything around you will go smooth and successful as you are bringing and putting the right attitude to your duty.
“We all have a duty and call to uplift the command and its mandate as well as place its success as a priority in everything we do or say,” she said.
Earlier, Obiako urged all personnel to extend same cooperation and loyalty to the new controller and “ensure that the flag of the command keeps flying high.”
The out gone controller appreciated officers and men of the command for making his over three years administration of the command seamless, very successful and with resounding records of achievements.
He noted that, “There is always reward for hard work and loyalty. Your superiors and supervisors are watching your commitment to your duty and job in general.
“You must continue to be obedient, respect all constituted authorities and be alive and conscious to your duties. The reward in doing all these things will surely come through promotions and other forms of uplift.