Ten Ogun inmates gain free admission to Yewa Central College of Education, pursuing various courses and embracing education during incarceration

Ten inmates of the Old Abeokuta Custodial Centre, Ibara, have been granted free admission into Yewa Central College of Education to study a range of courses for the 2025/2026 academic session.

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The group, consisting of seven males and three females, were admitted into departments including English Language/Social Studies, Economics/Social Studies, Political Science/Social Studies, Business Education, Physical Health Education, and Economics/Computer Science.

The matriculation ceremony, held at the correctional facility on Friday, was presided over by the Provost of the College, Dr Mary Bamgbose, who welcomed the students and encouraged them to uphold good conduct.

“Today, we have 10 of the inmates who have been corrected and reformed. As you are being matriculated into Yewa Central College of Education, I wish you to maintain good conduct,” Bamgbose said.

“You can become good advocates of our college once you regain your freedom.”

One of the newly admitted students, Peter Adike, pledged to make the college proud despite the challenges of incarceration.

He noted difficulties in accessing educational resources, including teachers, books, and seating facilities.

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The programme represents a significant effort to provide education and rehabilitation opportunities to inmates, emphasising reform and personal development within the custodial system.