The Kwara State Government has donated essential materials worth millions of naira to the Nigeria Correctional Service, Kwara State Command, in support of its operations and welfare of inmates.

Presenting the items in Ilorin on behalf of the state government, the Permanent Secretary, General Services, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Yitta, commended the Correctional Service for its role in curbing social vices and promoting rehabilitation within the society.

Yitta said the state government recognised the important role played by the Service in maintaining security and supporting efforts to transform the state.

He assured the Command of the administration's continued support, stressing that the government would work to ensure that the Correctional Service is adequately equipped to effectively discharge its responsibilities.

The Permanent Secretary also commended the management and officers of the Command for their dedication to duty and urged them to ensure the donated materials were used judiciously.

Receiving the items, the Controller of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Kwara State Command, Mr Femi Tolorunlagba, expressed appreciation to the state government for the gesture.

He said the donation would help ease some of the challenges faced by inmates and improve conditions within the correctional facilities.

Tolorunlagba also pledged the Command's continued support and cooperation with the Kwara State Government in its efforts to promote security and achieve a crime-free society.