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International Prisoners' Justice Day: Rev. Fr. Victor Nyoroh CM Sends Message of Hope to Citizens Behind Bars

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By  Barnabas Benjamin-Iorguma Reading Time: 2 min read ................................................................ International Prisoners' Justice Day: A humanitarian and Catholic clergyman, Rev. Fr. Victor Nyoroh CM, sends a message of hope to citizens behind bars, calling for advocacy and action in Nigeria. The International Day of Prisoners’ Justice, observed annually on August 10, is a solemn occasion to remember those who have died in custody and to advocate for the rights, welfare, and dignity of incarcerated individuals. This global observance serves as a rallying point for human rights defenders, civil society organisations, and governments to reflect on the conditions within correctional institutions and push for reforms that uphold justice and humanity.  In Nigeria, the significance of this day cannot be overstated. Our custodial centres continue to face immense challenges—overcrowding, underfunding, prolonged pre-trial detentions, lack of adequate healthcare, ...

Easter: Catholic Group, NCS Chaplain Takes Message of Hope to Suleja Prison…Feeds Inmates

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Easter: Catholic Group, NCS Chaplain Takes Message of Hope to Suleja Prison…Feeds Inmates By   Barnabas Benjamin-Iorguma  -  April 06, 2024 Reading Time: 2 min read In a deliberate move to comply with the biblical teachings of Jesus Christ, a faith group, The Compassionate Family, in collaboration with the Catholic Chaplaincy of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Abuja, on Tuesday embarked on a one-day ‘Feed the Prisoner’ Campaign visit to the Suleja Correctional Centre, where they also preached the message of hope and salvation to the inmates. The Very Reverend Father Victor Nyoroh, who led the team for the charity, said the visit was part of spiritual activities to mark the 2024 Easter Celebrations. He called on Nigerians to lend a hand of fellowship to inmates across correctional centers in the country, adding that inmates are part of humanity. He encouraged the inmates to allow themselves to pass through the rehabilitation period, saying that a...