Why is the National Talent Rehabilitation and Integration Act  bill sponsored by Senator Prince Ned Nwoko so important?

Senator Nwoko is optimistic that the bill will ensure that the skills and talents of offenders are harnessed for the benefit of the society.

The bill seeks to address the challenges of skilled individuals engaging in illegal activities by providing a structured framework for their Rehabilitation and Integration into lawful employment and entrepreneurship.

In most civilized societies, the most recently formulated theory of punishment is that of Rehabilitation.

The idea is that the purpose of punishment is to apply treatment and training to the offender so that he is made capable of returning to society and functioning as a law-abiding member of the community.

We must give offenders an opportunity to redefine themselves as productive members of our communities.

Maxwell Peter Nwoko.

SA media to Senator Ned