Kano govt enrols inmates in health contributory scheme

The Kano State Government says it has enrolled inmates into its healthcare contributory scheme in the state to enhance free and quality healthcare services while in custody.

This is contained 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.

Kofar-Nasarawa said the Executive Secretary, Kano State Healthcare Management Agency (KACHMA), Dr Rahila Aliyu-Mukhtar, made the disclosure during her visit to the state Controller of NCoS, Mr Ado Salisu, in his office.

Aliyu-Mukhtar said the enrollment of inmates into the healthcare scheme was approved by Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf, to provide free access to basic and comprehensive healthcare services while in custody.

“The health and medical welfare of inmates is 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 readiness to support and assist all inmates medically while they are in custody.

The executive secretary also called on the inmates to continue praying for Gov. Kabir-Yusuf, so that he can continue to provide the dividends of democracy to all and sundry.

Responding, the Controller of Corrections, Kano State Command, Mr Ado Inuwa, commended the state government for its relentless support and assistance to the command.

Inuwa noted that the gesture would motivate the inmates to become productive and law-abiding citizens after their discharge.