The state of imprisonment in Nigeria has been a topic of significant concern for years, drawing attention from human rights organizations, policymakers, and the general public. Despite ongoing reforms, systemic issues continue to plague the country’s correctional system, affecting inmates’ welfare and the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs. This article explores the prevailing trends and conditions […]

Nigeria’s prison population is more than 76,000, housed in 240 correctional centres. About 70% of these inmates are still awaiting trial. They have been arrested and charged, but not yet convicted or cleared. This is the highest percentage of awaiting-trial prisoners in Africa. World Prison Brief’s latest report puts the figure at 12.4% for Ghana