Prison Farm Inmates’ Reformation and Rehabilitation the Nigerian Experience

• Published in: Kriminologija & socijalna integracija Vol. 27; no. 2; pp. 204 - 220
• Main Authors: Uddin, Irenonsen Oyaimare, Igbokwe, Edwin Mbadiwe, Olaolu, Michael Olatunji
• Format: Journal Article Web Resource
• Language: English
• Published: Zagreb University of Zagreb, Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences 31-12-2019; Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Edukacijsko-rehabilitacijski fakultet
• Subjects: Agricultural production; agriculture; Animal husbandry; correctional staff; Employment; Farms; Food; Management; prison farm; prison-based programs; Prisoners; Prisons; Recidivism; Rehabilitation; Rehabilitation of criminals; Rice; short-term prisoners; Skill development; Nigeria
• ISSN: 1330-2604; 1848-7963
• DOI: 10.31299/ksi.27.2.3

The main objective of this study was to assess farm management activities of prison farms in Nigeria. The study adopted a survey design. Most implemented programs in prison farms included crop production. Inmates preferred rice farming because it is a staple food with a readily available market to sell and make profit. There were no provisions made by the management of the prison farms visited to reach out to prisoners upon release. Agricultural activities that could increase inmates’ chances of gainful employment when released and channel energy and thoughts towards positive things motivated them to effectively participate in farm operations. To enhance inmates’ skills acquisition in agricultural vocations, more efforts should be made by the management of Nigerian prisons service to sustain fully implemented agricultural programs
while attempts are made to fully implement other agricultural programs, especially in the areas of animal husbandry.