Kogi Governor Ododo Advocates Youth Empowerment for Security

Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo identified education, employment, technology, and youth empowerment as essential for achieving sustainable security during his keynote address at the Kogi Youth Security Summit 2026 in Lokoja. He stated that lasting peace cannot be attained solely through violence, advocating for investments in human capital, economic opportunities, and social inclusion for the youth.

Ododo's administration aims to create an enabling environment for young people through initiatives like free and compulsory education, agriculture, and technology. He praised the engineering students of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) for their innovations in drone technology and encouraged youth to leverage digital innovation to address security challenges.

Additionally, he called on residents to provide credible intelligence to security agencies and reject criminal activities. Hon. Aridaojo Monday Anyebe announced plans to establish Youth Peace Ambassadors across Kogi's local government areas to foster collaboration between youth and security agencies.