By James Sani
The Kogi Youth Security Summit will hold on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, with government officials, youths, traditional rulers and other stakeholders expected to deliberate on peace, security and community development.
The summit is an initiative of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Kogi State Chapter, in collaboration with the Kogi State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development.
According to a statement signed by the Information Officer of the Kogi State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, James Sani, the event will take place at the Key Galaxy Event Centre, opposite the Kogi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lokoja, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
The statement listed the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, as the Chief Host, while former Governor of the state, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, is expected to receive a special award at the occasion.
The National Security Adviser to the President, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, will deliver the keynote address.
Other dignitaries expected at the summit include the Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Elder Oyibo Joel; the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Alhaji Ali Bello; and the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Aridaojo Monday Anyebe, who will serve as the host.
The organisers urged all invited guests to honour the invitation and participate in the summit, stressing that the gathering would provide an opportunity for meaningful discussions on security, peaceful coexistence and community development.
They also called on stakeholders and members of the public to attend, noting that the outcome of the deliberations could contribute to strengthening youth participation in peacebuilding and community security across the state.
The organisers expressed appreciation to the invited dignitaries, stakeholders and members of the public for their support and anticipated participation in the summit.