I am John Vali from Central Province and I am a prisoner at the Bomana Correctional Institution.
I was convicted of murder and I have been serving at the prison for 20 years.
Three years ago I put forward my application to the Parole board committee to be considered for parole.
I have been in the prison for a very long time and I have been struggling.
While in prison, I accepted Jesus Christ as my lord and Savior and I am a changed person compared to 20 years ago.
I am thankful that the government has the Parole board committee in place which is allowing prisoners like me who have been in the prison for a long time, have the opportunity to join the community once more.