Abstract
The paper examines the effects of non-digitization of correctional facilities on inmate management in Nigeria, using Adamawa State Command as a study area. it seeks to explain how the continued reliance on manual record-keeping systems affects inmate identity verification, record integrity, operational efficiency, rehabilitation, and reintegration within the Nigerian Correctional Service. The study adopts a descriptive survey research design, utilizing structured questionnaires administered to correctional officers both senior and junior. Quantitative data are analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Chi-square test, regression analysis, and binary logit was used as well, while qualitative responses were analyzed thematically. Integrating modern technology and systems into prison management also faced several obstacles during implementation, with 64.71% strongly agreeing and 22.97% agreeing. The findings indicate that manual record systems significantly hinder effective inmate management by increasing the risks of identity fraud, loss of records, delays in inmate processing, overcrowding arising from poor tracking of awaiting-trial inmates, and weak post-release monitoring. Based on these findings, the study recommends the adoption of biometric and digitally integrated inmate management systems linked to national identity database to enhance correctional administration and standard security settings in the correctional facilities.