CDS Calls For Youth Partnership To Tackle Security, Cybercrime At Abuja Summit
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has urged Nigerian youths to partner with the Armed Forces and other stakeholders in addressing the country’s growing security and socio-economic challenges.
Speaking at a Civil Society Summit in Abuja, the CDS — represented by Commodore Rotimi Oderemi — stressed that young Nigerians must take ownership of the fight against emerging threats, including cybercrime, terrorism, oil theft, electricity and telecom theft, piracy, illegal mining, deforestation, violent extremism, and human rights violations.
He noted that while the Armed Forces remain committed to defending the nation, lasting solutions to insecurity require the active participation of citizens, particularly the youth, whose creativity and energy represent a powerful tool for positive change.
“The fight against insecurity and social vices cannot be won by security agencies alone. It requires the active involvement of our young people, who represent the energy, creativity, and resilience of this nation,” General Musa said through his representative.
The Defence Chief emphasized that tackling unemployment and providing platforms for youth engagement are essential to reducing their vulnerability to crime and radicalization. He called for stronger partnerships between government, civil society, and local communities to foster peace, stability, and sustainable national development.
The summit brought together civil society organizations, policymakers, security agencies, and youth leaders to deliberate on collaborative strategies for addressing Nigeria’s security and developmental challenges.
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