Lagos Empowers Ex-Offenders with Skills | Nigeria News

In Lagos, a bold new initiative is turning community service into a launchpad for redemption: PRAWA is handing out sewing machines and shoe-making kits to disciplined offenders, equipping them with real skills to rebuild their lives legally. This isn’t just about punishment—it’s about economic empowerment as the cornerstone of true rehabilitation. Backed by the Nigerian Correctional Service, the program proves that investing in reintegration keeps people out of crime and strengthens communities. With calls for wider support from government and private sectors, this model could reshape how society sees second chances—and what it takes to turn them into lasting success stories. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d4be0064760fd897