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National Youth Leadership and Security Summit: IGP Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Democratic Participation

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu 


The Inspector General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu has charged Nigerians Youths  to reject political violence, criminal manipulation, and digital thuggery.


IGP Disu gave the charge during the opening day of the National Youth Leadership and Security Dialogue in Abuja.


A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, stressed that no political ambition is worth the future of any Nigerian youth.


 He charged them to choose peace, leadership, innovation, and responsible citizenship over violence, hate, misinformation, and other forms of destructive conduct.

The statement below 👇 

IGP DISU DECLARES OPEN THREE-DAY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND SECURITY PROGRAMME


The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, today, Thursday, 20th August 2026, actively participated in the opening day of the National Youth Leadership and Security Dialogue in Abuja, marking the commencement of a three-day programme organised to commemorate International Youth Day 2026 under the National Youth Security and Peacebuilding Initiative.

The three-day programme, scheduled to run from 20th to 22nd August 2026, is themed “Different Contents, Common Aspiration”, is designed to promote youth inclusion, peacebuilding, innovation, and responsible citizenship. Day One focused on Youth Leadership, Security and National Development, with engagements on national security, digital responsibility, civic participation, entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, innovation, and mental health.

In his remarks, the IGP urged young Nigerians to reject political violence, criminal manipulation, and digital thuggery, stressing that no political ambition is worth the future of any Nigerian youth. He charged them to choose peace, leadership, innovation, and responsible citizenship over violence, hate, misinformation, and other forms of destructive conduct.

The Inspector-General reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to protecting democratic participation, securing communities, and partnering with young people and relevant stakeholders to build a safer and more peaceful society. He noted that the dialogue provides a platform for youths to contribute meaningfully to national development and democratic stability.

The programme drew participation from government representatives, development partners, youth leaders, the Police Officers’ Wives Association, the Police Community Relations Committee, civil society groups, and other stakeholders. 

The Nigeria Police Force expresses confidence that the three-day engagement will produce practical outcomes that strengthen youth participation, community safety, and national peace.

CSP ANI INIEDU, anipr
Force Public Relations Officer  
Force Headquarters, Abuja  
20th August, 2026.

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