NPSC 2026: Stakeholders to Chart New Security Partnerships as Abuja Hosts National Conference
NPSC 2026: Stakeholders to Chart New Security Partnerships as Abuja Hosts National Conference
By Matthew Eloyi
Security stakeholders from across government, the private sector, academia and the international community are expected to converge in Abuja on June 13 for the National Private Security Conference (NPSC) 2026, a platform aimed at strengthening collaboration and innovation within Nigeria’s security ecosystem.
Speaking at a world press conference on Thursday to herald the event, the Convener of NPSC 2026, Charles Awuzie, said the conference would focus on developing practical solutions to Nigeria’s evolving security challenges through strategic partnerships between public and private sector actors.
Awuzie noted that Nigeria is facing increasingly complex security threats that require more than traditional approaches, stressing that innovation, collaboration and stakeholder engagement have become critical to achieving sustainable security outcomes.
According to him, the conference is designed as an independent and non-partisan platform that will facilitate dialogue, policy engagement and partnerships among key players in the nation’s security architecture.
“The National Private Security Conference is not a political movement, a lobbying platform or an attempt to replace existing security institutions and regulatory authorities. Rather, it is a strategic forum designed to bring together stakeholders who share a common objective of building a safer and more secure Nigeria,” he said.
The conference, scheduled for June 13, 2026, at the NAF Conference Centre in Abuja, will be held under the theme: “Building a Modern Security Ecosystem: Integrating Private Sector Capacity into Nigeria’s National Security Architecture.”
Awuzie said the theme reflects a growing global reality that effective security frameworks depend on strong partnerships between governments, security agencies, private sector operators, technology innovators, researchers, investors and local communities.
He emphasised that the conference would explore ways of strengthening collaboration without undermining the authority and leadership of state security institutions.
The convener disclosed that the event is expected to attract high-profile participants, including the Minister of Defence, senior military officers, leadership of security agencies, lawmakers, defence industry executives, international security experts, technology innovators, private security practitioners, investors and policymakers.
He added that discussions would focus on key areas such as security policy, intelligence integration, public-private partnerships, defence manufacturing, emerging technologies, surveillance systems, artificial intelligence, security financing and the future of Nigeria’s security architecture.
Awuzie stressed that the organisers were determined to ensure the conference delivers measurable outcomes rather than becoming another forum for speeches without implementation.
“Our objective is to move from discussion to implementation. Through panel sessions, stakeholder engagements and the conference communiqué, we aim to generate practical recommendations that can support policy development, industry growth, investment opportunities and stronger security outcomes for Nigeria,” he stated.
He expressed confidence that the conference would serve as a catalyst for greater cooperation among stakeholders and unlock the country’s vast security expertise and institutional capacity.
As preparations gather momentum, Awuzie called on government agencies, security institutions, industry leaders, development partners, investors and the media to actively participate in what he described as an important national conversation on the future of security in Nigeria.
He said the conference would contribute to building a modern security ecosystem capable of protecting lives, safeguarding investments, strengthening national resilience and supporting the country’s long-term development goals.
