TUKUYU: THE Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Dr Franklin Rwezimula, has officiated at the graduation ceremony of 1,561 prison officer cadets who completed Basic Training Course No. 33 at Kiwira Prisons College in Rungwe, Mbeya.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr Rwezimula urged the graduates to discharge their duties with diligence, integrity and discipline, while adhering to the laws and regulations governing the Tanzania Prisons Service and the country at large.
He emphasised the importance of prioritising the interests of the Prisons Service and the nation in the execution of their responsibilities.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner General of Prisons thanked President of the United Republic of Tanzania and Commander-in-Chief, Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, for her continued support to the Tanzania Prisons Service, including budgetary allocations to improve staff entitlements and the issuance of employment permits.
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The Commissioner General said the service had continued to fulfil its core responsibilities, including providing secure custody for prisoners in accordance with the law, implementing rehabilitation programmes, preventing crime and providing services to remandees.
A total of 1,561 cadets graduated from the training, comprising 367 women and 1,194 men, out of 1,564 trainees who initially enrolled in the course.