The Delta State Police Command in complaince with the directive of the Inspector General of Police IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu psc(+) NPM joins the rest of the world in commemorating the 2026 International Youth Day, under the theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.” The celebration is aimed at strengthening police-youth engagement and encouraging young people to contribute positively to peace, security and community development.
The celebration, in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police, will feature a three-day programme of activities from 20th to 22nd August 2026, as follows:
DAY ONE – THURSDAY, 20TH AUGUST 2026
Activity: official Launching of the National campaign against Political and digital Thuggery.
Venue: Coka park, Asaba
Time: 1400hrs
DAY TWO – FRIDAY, 21ST AUGUST 2026
Activity: Youth Sensitization Walkhathon
Take off point: Police Headquarters Okpanam road, Asaba
Time: 0700hrs
DAY THREE – SATURDAY, 22ND AUGUST 2026
Activities: Police-Youth Dialogue, Panel Discussion and Special Lecture
Venue: Officers’ Mess, Police Headquarters, Okpanam road Asaba
Time: 1000hrs
The programme is designed to provide a platform for meaningful interaction with youths on responsible citizenship, peaceful participation, digital responsibility and crime prevention.
Theme : “Different contexts, common Aspiration”
The event will also feature Lectures on topics including, My future is greater than political & digital Thuggery, Drug Abuse and Cultism.
The Commissioner of Police Delta State Police command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi psc, acipm, mnips, urges young people to reject political thuggery, violence, cultism, cybercrime, hate speech and other activities capable of jeopardising their future, and instead channel their energy and talents towards education, entrepreneurship, innovation, sports and other productive pursuits.
The Command therefore invites youths and members of the public to participate actively in the activities and support the campaign message: “MY FUTURE IS GREATER THAN POLITICAL & DIGITAL THUGGERY.”
SP EDAFE BRIGHT, ANIPR, FCIA, FIPMD
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
DELTA STATE COMMAND
20TH AUGUST 2026
