The 2026 Annual Security Conference and Awards Summit organised by People’s Security Monitor (PSM) is set to hold on Thursday, 4 June 2026, at the Nigeria National Merit Award House, Maitama, Abuja.
The event, scheduled for 10:00am, is expected to attract top government officials, heads of security agencies, policy makers, and stakeholders from across the country to discuss pressing national security issues and strategies for improving peace and public safety in Nigeria.
According to the organisers, the conference will be held under the Chief Speakership of the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, who is expected to address participants on the nation’s security situation and ongoing efforts to strengthen national defence and internal stability.
The Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, will serve as Chairman of the event and is also expected to speak on the importance of collaboration between government institutions and security agencies in addressing insecurity and promoting development.
Other prominent personalities expected at the conference include the Controller General of the Federal Fire Service, CGF Samuel Adeyemi Olumode; the Commander General of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, Navy Captain Umar Bakori (Rtd); and the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi.
The organisers stated that the conference is designed to encourage strategic dialogue among security stakeholders and provide a platform for discussing emerging threats, institutional partnerships, and practical solutions to national security challenges.
The summit will also feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, and awards recognising individuals and institutions that have made significant contributions to national security, public safety, and community development.
People’s Security Monitor noted that the annual conference has continued to serve as an important platform for advancing conversations around security reforms, intelligence sharing, and community participation in safeguarding lives and property across the country.