National Police Force To Hold Summit On Empowering Youth

National Police Force To Hold Summit On Empowering Youth

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has organized the Nigeria Police Youth Summit to commemorate the 2024 International Youth Day.

The event is scheduled to take place on Monday, August 12, 2024, at the Nigeria Police Resource Center in Jabi, Abuja.

Police said the need is to recognise the vital role of young people in shaping the nation’s future.

According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi: “The summit themed “Enhancing Nigerian Youth Value for National Security Intelligence”, is set to feature discussions on youth empowerment, national security, and intelligence. Interactive sessions on crime prevention, conflict resolution, social media, and community engagement.  The summit will also showcase the machineries set in motion to boost the innovative solutions to Nigeria’s multidimensional issues by our youths.

“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, reechoes the importance of the event to commemorate the UN International Youth Day and foster National Security Intelligence through Youth Engagement and Development. He further reiterates the commitment of the Force under his watch, to incorporate all sectors and inclusivity for effective policing in Nigeria.

“In furtherance of the vision of the Inspector-General of Police for a safe and more secure country, this summit seeks to enhance the collaboration between Nigerian youths and the Nigeria Police Force, Increasing youth participation in national security initiatives and development.”