Jane Osuji Makes History as NCoS’ First Female Public Relations Officer
By Trek Africa Newspaper
The Nigerian Correctional Service (#NCoS) has appointed Chief Superintendent of Corrections Jane Osuji as its new Public Relations Officer, making her the first woman to hold the position in the agency’s history.
The announcement was made in a statement signed by Deputy Controller General of Corrections Ado Sale, who oversees Human Resources. Osuji assumes the role following the retirement of the immediate past spokesperson, Deputy Controller of Corrections Umar Abubakar, on November 19, 2025.
Osuji, who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and Advertising from Lagos State University and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, brings extensive experience to the position.
Her career includes serving as Public Relations Officer for both the Lagos and FCT Commands, Assistant National Public Relations Officer at NCoS National Headquarters, and Press Secretary to three successive Ministers of Interior between 2015 and 2023.
The NCoS described her appointment as a recognition of her “extensive professional experience” in strategic communication and public engagement, highlighting her readiness to strengthen the agency’s public relations and outreach efforts.
