Oriontimes Newsroom| October 21, 2026
The Coalition of Nigerian Youths on Security and Safety Affairs (CONYSSA) is set to convene a stakeholders’ engagement on national security and public safety, with a focus on combating electoral violence and promoting peaceful and credible elections.
The event, scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2026, will hold at Grand Capital Hotel, Alagbaka, Akure, Ondo State, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
With the theme, “Combating Electoral Violence: The Role of Citizens and Security Agencies in Promoting Peaceful and Credible Elections,” the engagement is expected to bring together government officials, security authorities, electoral stakeholders and youth representatives to discuss strategies for preventing electoral violence and strengthening public safety.
Ondo State Governor, HE Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, is listed as the host and chairman of the day, while the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, is scheduled to deliver the keynote address.
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), is also listed as a guest speaker. His presentation will focus on the role of citizens in complementing security agencies’ efforts to safeguard national security and public safety.
Similarly, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, is expected to speak on promoting electoral integrity and credible elections, with emphasis on the roles of INEC, citizens and other stakeholders in preventing electoral violence.
The engagement will also address other security and youth development concerns.
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (retd.), is listed to speak on the dangers of modern hard drugs to Nigeria’s future.
The Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, is also expected to address youth empowerment and innovation under the topic, “Our Hope Is Renewed Through Youth Empowerment and Innovation.”
The engagement is being convened by Ambassador Ade Mario Emmanuel, Director-General of CONYSSA.
The event comes amid continuing concerns about electoral violence, public safety and the need for cooperation among citizens, security agencies and electoral institutions to protect democratic participation.
Through the engagement, CONYSSA aims to draw attention to the shared responsibilities of citizens and security agencies in preventing violence, safeguarding the electoral process and creating an environment in which voters can participate without intimidation.
Electoral violence remains a significant concern for democratic governance because threats, intimidation and physical attacks can undermine citizens’ participation and confidence in elections. Effective prevention requires coordination among security agencies, electoral authorities, political actors, civil society organisations and local communities.
The Akure engagement is expected to provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss practical approaches to addressing these challenges while strengthening collaboration on national security and public safety.
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