…By Lola Smith for TDPel Media.
In a letter addressed to President Bola Tinubu, an official of the service highlighted issues of corruption and inadequate remuneration within the organization.
The official stated that junior staff salaries range from N38,000 to N65,000 for grade levels 3 to 7 respectively.
The lack of adequate pay has forced some officers to depend on inmates for survival, which poses risks and undermines their professional duties.
A Call for Government Intervention
In conclusion, the official pleaded with the government to address the grievances and improve the welfare conditions of NCS officers.
The officers highlighted the challenges they face and their dependence on inmates for survival.
They appealed for the government to consider aligning their salary structure with that of the police force and to provide better working conditions, emphasizing that the ability to discharge their duties effectively relies on improved standards of living.