Prisoners merely made mistakes, they deserve compassion – Says Akokwa women group at Warri Correctional Centre

Most motivational speakers and religious preachers often urge families to visit prisons with their children to show the young ones the other side of life.

A group of women in Warri, Delta State, has tested the idea in a demonstration of compassion and commitment to community service. They testified that inmates merely made mistakes.

Members of the Akokwa United Progressive People’s Assembly, Warri Branch, declared this when they paid a visit with relief materials to inmates at the Nigerian Correctional Centre in Warri. The outreach also featured a special church service aimed at inspiring hope, faith, and spiritual renewal among the inmates. Our report.

Members of the Akokwa United Progressive Peoples Assembly

The trip was led by Nkiru Agbanelo, the Chairlady of the Akokwa United Progressive People’s Assembly, alongside members of the association. This is said to be part of efforts to promote love, unity, and social responsibility within the

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