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Police Adopts Abuja Youth Declaration on Peace, Responsible Citizenship and Democratic


The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, yesterday, Saturday, 22nd August 2026, participated in the closing ceremony of the three-day International Youth Day 2026 programme in Abuja, where he formally adopted the Abuja Youth Declaration on Peace, Responsible Citizenship and Democratic Participation.

 The programme, organised under the National Youth Leadership and Security Initiative of the Nigeria Police Force, was held under the theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” and the campaign, “My Future is Greater Than Political and Digital Thuggery.” 

The closing ceremony featured the International Youth Day Honours and Awards Ceremony, the launching of the national campaign against political and digital thuggery and electoral violence, the investiture of National Youth Ambassadors, and the presentation of the book, Esteemed Youths. The adoption of the Abuja Youth Declaration was a major outcome of the three-day engagement. 


In his remarks, the IGP said the programme had gone beyond speeches to practical engagement through panel sessions, the walkathon, tree-planting exercise, and other activities aimed at promoting responsibility and action among young Nigerians. He stated that the initiative would continue beyond Abuja, with the Nigeria Police Force taking the conversation to schools, tertiary institutions, NYSC formations, and youth organisations across the country. 


The Inspector-General urged young Nigerians to own the commitments contained in the Abuja Youth Declaration and allow them to guide their civic participation, online conduct, and relationship with their communities and the nation at large. He also reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to working with youths as partners in prevention, protection, peaceful democratic participation, and responsible digital citizenship. 


In her goodwill message, the National President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association, Chief Mrs. Olufunmilola Mutiat Disu, urged young Nigerians to reject violence, political thuggery, cybercrime, hate, and misinformation, and to embrace peace, responsibility, and purposeful leadership. She encouraged them to use their voices, ideas, skills, and digital platforms positively, stressing that their future is greater than political and digital thuggery. 

The Nigeria Police Force appreciates all government institutions, development partners, private-sector sponsors, facilitators, speakers, volunteers, and youth participants whose contributions ensured the success of the programme. 


The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to sustaining the momentum of the initiative and deepening Police-youth partnerships in the interest of peace, security, and national development. 


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