The Nigeria Police Force wishes to inform the general public of its forthcoming International Youth Day (IYD) 2026 programme, scheduled to hold from 20th to 22nd August, 2026, at the Nigeria Police Resource Centre, Jabi, Abuja, with corresponding activities across Zonal and State Commands nationwide.

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.

A press statement by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Anietie Iniedu, Monday in Abuja, noted that 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,” as well as youth honours and awards.

Hw said the programme will also include the launch of a publication titled *Esteemed Youths: A National Youth Reorientation Resource* on August 22, he added.

CSP Iniedu  noted that, “As part of the initiative, two nationwide reorientation campaigns will be launched: ‘My Future Is Greater Than Political and Digital Thuggery,’ aimed at discouraging political violence, electoral thuggery, and digital manipulation; and ‘Think Before You Click. Verify Before You Share,’ which promotes responsible digital citizenship and addresses misinformation, disinformation, cyberbullying, and the misuse of emerging technologies.

“The NPF invites 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 initiative. Registration is open via the official programme portal: www.iyd26.silvaweb.com.ng.

“The Force reiterates its commitment to preventive policing through strategic youth engagement, recognising that empowering young people with the right values, opportunities, and leadership platforms is essential to building a peaceful, secure, and prosperous Nigeria.”