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Former governor of Lagos State, Senator Bola Tinubu, Lagos State governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno are among Nigerians billed for award to celebrate Nigerians who have exhibited ingenuity, leadership dexterity and are at the forefront of Youth Development, Crime Prevention and Community Safety at the 11th edition of the National Youth Summit on Crime Prevention and Award in commemoration of Nigeria’s 61st independent day.
The programme is put together by the African Youth Initiative on Crime Prevention (AYCRIP) and is holding between the 30th September and 1st October at the Multi-Purpose Hall, University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos.
Speaking at a press conference held recently in Lagos, the Executive Director of AYCRIP, Chris Ibe said, “Nigeria has been going through great challenges in the recent time owing to the unpatriotic activities of some faceless elements that derive joy in inflicting pains on the entire citizenry by causing them to live in fear since security of lives and property can no more be guaranteed by the managers of Nigeria’s security system.”
Ibe noted that it is an indisputable fact that crime rate is on the increase in Nigeria today with some states experiencing peculiar crimes like kidnapping, banditry, militancy, cybercrime and terrorism, thereby making the country unsafe for living and business operations.
He said that the summit would have 200 youths and students which will be participatory and inclusive of young people voices in the search for a secure environment.
lbe added that the award is designed to recognise and celebrate those Nigerians, non-Nigerians, organisations and institutions who have exhibited great sense of ingenuity, leadership dexterity and are at the forefront of youth development, crime prevention and community safety in Nigeria and Africa.
