Dr. Chima Anyaso Brings Hope And Support To Inmates At Umuahia Correctional Center

In a remarkable gesture of compassion and leadership, Dr. Chima Anyaso has reached out to inmates at the Umuahia Medium Security Custodial Center, bringing both material support and words of encouragement.

During his visit, Dr. Anyaso assured the inmates that their current situation was not the end of their journey. He emphasized that their being in custody was not God’s plan but the result of human error, urging them to keep faith alive.

“God did not ordain anyone to live in trouble. There is still hope, and God will surely rescue you,” he told the inmates, sharing his own life story as an example of faith and perseverance.

Backing his words with action, Dr. Anyaso donated essential materials to the Nigeria Correctional Service. His donations included new tyres and five batteries for three vehicles that had been grounded, affecting the transportation of inmates to court. He also provided food and clothing, including bags of rice and wrappers for the inmates.

As part of his focus on rehabilitation, Dr. Anyaso pledged to renovate the National Open University building within the facility. He further promised to sponsor NECO examination registration for 16 inmates currently enrolled in studies, reinforcing his commitment to education as a pathway to redemption.

He also announced plans to partner with the Nigeria Correctional Service through the prison ministry of his church, House on the Rock, to provide spiritual guidance and sustained support for inmates.

The Deputy Controller in charge of the Umuahia Custodial Center, DCC Mabia Ojiakor Michael, praised Dr. Anyaso’s intervention, describing it as “the true heart of leadership.”

“Choosing to spend time with those behind the walls shows compassion, love, and a commitment to service,” DCC Michael said. He also noted the challenges of overcrowding at the facility, which currently houses 843 inmates, with 95 percent being young people and mostly school dropouts.

“We are committed to reformation, rehabilitation, and reintegration, but we cannot do it alone. We need partners who believe in second chances,” he added.

Speaking on behalf of the inmates, the General Provost, Mr. Chikadi Dick, expressed gratitude to Dr. Anyaso for his generosity and encouragement. He also thanked DCC Ojiakor for his continuous fatherly care while appealing for further support, including the restoration of the inmates’ viewing center.

Dr. Anyaso’s visit served not only as a lifeline of material support but also as a message of hope, underscoring the belief that no one is beyond redemption and that with faith, education, and compassion, a brighter future is possible.