By Isiaka Mustapha, Editor-in-Chief, People’s Security Monitor

The Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) Chaplaincy Department has announced plans for its forthcoming National Inauguration, Security Summit and Awards, an initiative aimed at strengthening faith based engagement, community vigilance and the protection of places of worship across the country.

The National Chairman and Commander General of VGN, Dr Otunba James Udoma, received the Commander of the Chaplaincy Department during a presentation highlighting preparations for the event.

The presentation featured the department’s branded polo shirt and event banner, symbolising its commitment to promoting spiritual guidance, peaceful coexistence and improved security for religious institutions, worshippers and their communities.

The event, themed “Securing the Sacred Places: Enhancing Community Vigilance and Collaborative Efforts to Protect Places of Worship and the Worshippers” is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Merits House, Abuja.

The initiative seeks to encourage stronger collaboration between the VGN, religious leaders, worshippers and other relevant stakeholders in addressing security threats to places of worship and promoting peaceful coexistence among Nigerians of different faiths.

It also highlights the importance of community based security, timely intelligence sharing and collective responsibility in preventing attacks on religious institutions and safeguarding lives and property.Under Dr Udoma’s leadership, the VGN continues to pursue initiatives aimed at strengthening grassroots security, promoting professionalism and fostering partnerships with relevant stakeholders to support peace, unity and national security.