The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has called for a paradigm shift from traditional military responses to a more people-centered approach to security, one that places young people at the heart of community safety efforts.
He made this known at the second edition of the Kaduna State Students’ Development Summit on Security.
The summit, themed “Students as Panacea for Security Transformation,” explored the vital role students can play in tackling insecurity in Kaduna State and beyond.
Bringing together policymakers, educators, security experts, student leaders, and civil society actors, the event provided a platform to examine how young people, often victims of insecurity, can also become agents of peace and transformation.
Representing the Chief of Defence Staff, Rear Admiral Olusanya Bankole stressed the importance of shifting focus from military responses to human security.
He emphasized the need for inclusive and collaborative efforts that empower young people to contribute meaningfully to the security of their communities.
The discussions focused on practical strategies to harness the creativity, energy, and leadership potential of students in building lasting peace and community resilience.
With security remaining a major concern for many, the summit served as a timely reminder that young people are not just stakeholders in the future, but key players in securing it.
Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie
