Controller General of Immigration Ahmed Faseeh has called on prison officers to steadfastly uphold the human dignity of inmates and ensure their fundamental rights remain protected at all times. He made the remarks while addressing the graduation ceremony of the third batch of the Maldives Correctional Service Induction Training Program.
Addressing the gathering, the Controller General highlighted the demanding conditions under which correctional officers serve, commending their dedication despite limited resources and constrained operational budgets. Congratulating the newly minted officers, Faseeh urged them to stay true to the solemn oath sworn before God and cautioned firmly against any form of professional misconduct while wearing the official uniform.
Emphasising integrity and sincerity in national service, Faseeh stressed that correctional duties require an empathetic and disciplined approach toward incarcerated individuals. Drawing on his past experience with the National Security Service (NSS) police wing and his subsequent training in Singaporean penal institutions, he reflected on the progressive transformation of the country’s correctional landscape—from converting an STO flour warehouse into Maafushi Prison following past crises to the structured, specialised correctional workforce operating today under modern legal frameworks.
The induction program, which took place from August 30 to September 17, served as a foundational training course designed to equip new recruits with essential custodial skills, legal knowledge, and a comprehensive understanding of their statutory responsibilities.
Ten correctional officers successfully graduated from this third batch to enter active duty. According to the Maldives Correctional Service, new recruits will also have access to advanced continuous professional development pathways, including Certificate 1 in Basic Correctional Officers Training and Certificate 3 in Custodial Management and Supervision.