 The House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Reformatory Institutions to investigate the alleged deplorable state of inmates. They are also to investigate the unwholesome work condition of officers and men of the Nigeria Correctional Service. The motion was sponsored by the House Minority Leader Hon. Ndudi Elumelu on the matters of urgent national importance at Plenary on Wednesday. He is a federal lawmaker from Delta State. Hon. Elumelu noted that the condition of most of the services facilities are still in poor state despite the huge budgetary allocation to the service. He further noted that despite the 165 billion dollar allocated to the service in the past two years, the living conditions of staff of the service have not improved, instead it has deteriorated. The House is also concerned that the appalling state of Kosovo facilities and their welfare of inmates whose NC National Correctional Service Act is worrisome and requires immediate attention. The House therefore resolves to mandate the Committee on Reformatory Institutions to investigate these allegations and report to the House within eight weeks.