By Correspondent in Abuja.
About 1,000 youth and student leaders from across Nigeria and other African countries are expected to gather in Abuja for the third edition of the Leadership Conference, a flagship programme of the Zero Tolerance for Social Immoralities Initiative (ZETSI Africa).
Our correspondent gathered on Sunday in a statement released by the organizers in Abuja on Sunday that the three-day conference, tagged Leadership Conference 3.0, will hold from August 26–28, 2025, at the University of Abuja and the National Merit House, Maitama, Abuja.
With the theme, “Exploring the Tools of Leadership to Curb the Rising Tide of Social Vices Among Nigerian Students”, organizers disclosed that participants will undergo intensive training in leadership ethics
Others areas of the conference are civic engagement, and strategies to tackle challenges such as cultism, drug abuse, sexual harassment, cybercrime, and examination malpractice.
The Chairperson of ZETSI Africa, Amb. Ibrahim Abdulrazak Imam, described the programme as “a bold step towards raising a new generation of morally responsible, value-driven, and purpose-oriented leaders who will champion positive change from within their communities.”
The Reporters further gathered that the event will also witness the launch of the Students Against Immoralities Club (SAI-Club), a student-led movement aimed at sustaining ZETSI’s vision across tertiary institutions in Africa.
Highlights of the Conference Include:
Expert-led leadership training sessions with facilitators from the Nigerian Police Force, EFCC, NDLEA, NSCDC, and JAMB.
A formal investiture and awards ceremony to honour distinguished personalities advancing youth development.
The inauguration of the pioneer executives of SAI-Club and unveiling of its Campus Charter & Action Guide.
According to ZETSI Africa, the expected outcomes of the conference include the nationwide establishment of SAI-Clubs, stronger collaboration between students and law enforcement agencies, and the adoption of a youth-driven framework for combating social vices on campuses.
The initiative is supported by the Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Student Engagement, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), and the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN).
ZETSI Africa has called on government agencies, stakeholders, and private sector partners to support the conference through sponsorships and collaborations, stressing that “an investment in student leaders today is an investment in the future of our nation.”
For enquiries, sponsorship, or participation, contact: +234 802 445 4019 | info@zetsiafrica.org
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
