This appointment is particularly significant as CSC Osuji is the first woman ever to hold this influential communication position in the history of the Service.
The announcement was formally confirmed in an official statement released by the NCoS, signed by Deputy Controller General of Corrections (DCG) Ado Sale, the officer in charge of Human Resources. The appointment officially takes effect immediately, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the immediate past spokesperson, Deputy Controller of Corrections Umar Abubakar, whose service concluded on November 19, 2025.
A Career Defined by Strategic Communication
CSC Osuji brings a wealth of specialized knowledge and vast institutional experience to her new role, which is crucial for managing public perception and communication for the critical security agency.
Her academic credentials provide a strong foundation for the demands of the office:
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and Advertising from the prestigious Lagos State University (LASU).
She further solidified her administrative expertise with a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso.
Her operational experience within the NCoS and the government sphere is extensive:
She previously served as the Public Relations Officer for both the highly demanding Lagos and FCT Commands.
She also served as the Assistant National Public Relations Officer at the NCoS National Headquarters, providing her with insight into national strategy.
Critically, she gained high-level exposure and experience in political communication and media management as Press Secretary to three successive Ministers of Interior between 2015 and 2023.
The Service’s leadership described her promotion as a clear recognition of her “extensive professional experience” in strategic communication, public engagement, and her proven ability to manage complex media relations.
Her historic appointment is anticipated to usher in a new era of transparency and effective public outreach for the Nigerian Correctional Service.