You Against Crime International has announced plans to host the maiden edition of the National Students Leadership, Drugs and Crime Conference (NSLDCC), scheduled to hold in February 2026 in Abuja, Nigeria.

The landmark conference is designed to serve as a national platform for student leaders across tertiary institutions to engage in strategic dialogue, share ideas, and develop collective solutions to the rising challenges of crime, drug abuse, and insecurity within campuses and their surrounding communities.

In preparation for the conference, a high-level planning and stakeholder engagement meeting was recently held with key partners and representatives. In attendance were Mr. Tayo Folorunsho, Founder of You Against Crime International and host of the event; Mr. David Sowemimo, President of Royal Citizens Cooperative; and Comrade Anzaku Shedrack Ovye, CNS, Secretary-General of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS).

Discussions during the meeting centered on collaborative frameworks, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement mechanisms aimed at ensuring the successful execution of the conference and maximizing its long-term impact on crime prevention within tertiary institutions nationwide. Emphasis was placed on the role of student leadership in fostering a culture of responsibility, accountability, and proactive crime prevention.

The core objective of the NSLDCC is to confront the growing incidence of criminal activities and insecurity in tertiary institutions by empowering student leaders with knowledge, leadership skills, and practical tools to drive positive change. The conference will promote unity among student leaders and encourage active participation in crime prevention initiatives within their campuses.

To achieve this, You Against Crime International is seeking and strengthening strategic partnerships with relevant security agencies and international bodies, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigeria Police Force,United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Technical Unit on Governance & Anti Corruption Reform (TUGAR), and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC).

These collaborations are expected to enhance awareness, improve preventive strategies, and contribute significantly to the reduction of crime and drug-related offenses across campuses in Nigeria.

The maiden edition of the NSLDCC is being organized in partnership with the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and Royal Citizens Cooperative. It will convene student leaders from universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across the country for what promises to be a transformative and impactful gathering.

The conference will focus on leadership development, accountability, stakeholder collaboration, and sustainable solutions to campus crime, reinforcing the commitment of You Against Crime International and its partners to building safer, more secure, and crime-free learning environments for Nigerian students.