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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced plans to host the 2026 International Youth Day (IYD) programme as part of efforts to promote youth leadership, responsible citizenship and peaceful participation in democratic processes.
The Force disclosed this in a statement posted on its X account on Monday, signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu.
According to the Force, the three-day programme is scheduled to hold from August 20 to 22, 2026, at the Nigeria Police Resource Centre in Jabi, Abuja, with corresponding activities across police zonal and state commands nationwide.
The programme is themed “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.”
“The programme, themed ‘Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,’ in line with the United Nations International Youth Day theme, is a flagship preventive policing initiative aimed at promoting youth leadership, responsible citizenship, innovation, entrepreneurship, digital responsibility, and peaceful democratic participation.
“It also seeks to strengthen Police-Youth partnerships in building safer communities,” the statement said.
The Force said the event would feature a range of activities.
“The three-day event will feature a range of activities, including youth leadership dialogues, moderated Police–Youth engagement sessions, panel discussions, innovation and entrepreneurship showcases, a peace and security walkathon, novelty sporting activities, a national tree planting initiative tagged ‘Plant Peace. Grow Nigeria. Secure the Future’,” the statement said.
The Force added that the programme would also feature youth honours and awards, while a publication titled Esteemed Youths: A National Youth Reorientation Resource will be launched on August 22.
The Police said two nationwide reorientation campaigns would also be launched as part of the initiative.
The first, “My Future Is Greater Than Political and Digital Thuggery,” is aimed at discouraging political violence, electoral thuggery and digital manipulation, while the second, “Think Before You Click. Verify Before You Share,” seeks to promote responsible digital citizenship and address misinformation, disinformation, cyberbullying and the misuse of emerging technologies.
The Force invited Ministries, Departments and Agencies, development partners, diplomatic missions, youth organisations, educational institutions, civil society organisations, faith-based organisations, the private sector and members of the public to participate in and support the programme.
It said registration for the event is open through the official programme portal.
The Force said the initiative underscored its commitment to preventive policing through strategic youth engagement.
It further noted that empowering young people with appropriate values, opportunities and leadership platforms is essential to building a peaceful, secure and prosperous Nigeria.
Idara Jerome
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced plans to host the 2026 International Youth Day (IYD) programme as part of efforts to promote youth leadership, responsible citizenship and peaceful participation in democratic processes.
The Force disclosed this in a statement posted on its X account on Monday, signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu.
According to the Force, the three-day programme is scheduled to hold from August 20 to 22, 2026, at the Nigeria Police Resource Centre in Jabi, Abuja, with corresponding activities across police zonal and state commands nationwide.
The programme is themed “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.”
“The programme, themed ‘Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,’ in line with the United Nations International Youth Day theme, is a flagship preventive policing initiative aimed at promoting youth leadership, responsible citizenship, innovation, entrepreneurship, digital responsibility, and peaceful democratic participation.
“It also seeks to strengthen Police-Youth partnerships in building safer communities,” the statement said.
The Force said the event would feature a range of activities.
“The three-day event will feature a range of activities, including youth leadership dialogues, moderated Police–Youth engagement sessions, panel discussions, innovation and entrepreneurship showcases, a peace and security walkathon, novelty sporting activities, a national tree planting initiative tagged ‘Plant Peace. Grow Nigeria. Secure the Future’,” the statement said.
The Force added that the programme would also feature youth honours and awards, while a publication titled Esteemed Youths: A National Youth Reorientation Resource will be launched on August 22.
The Police said two nationwide reorientation campaigns would also be launched as part of the initiative.
The first, “My Future Is Greater Than Political and Digital Thuggery,” is aimed at discouraging political violence, electoral thuggery and digital manipulation, while the second, “Think Before You Click. Verify Before You Share,” seeks to promote responsible digital citizenship and address misinformation, disinformation, cyberbullying and the misuse of emerging technologies.
The Force invited Ministries, Departments and Agencies, development partners, diplomatic missions, youth organisations, educational institutions, civil society organisations, faith-based organisations, the private sector and members of the public to participate in and support the programme.
It said registration for the event is open through the official programme portal.
The Force said the initiative underscored its commitment to preventive policing through strategic youth engagement.
It further noted that empowering young people with appropriate values, opportunities and leadership platforms is essential to building a peaceful, secure and prosperous Nigeria.
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