NIDMECORP Urges Government to Transform Crime-Linked Buildings into Centres of Hope

NIDMECORP Urges Government to Transform Crime-Linked Buildings into Centres of Hope

Group Advocates for Reformation Over Demolition in Fight Against Crime

In the wake of recent demolitions of properties allegedly used for heinous crimes such as organ trafficking and kidnapping, the International Organisation for Nationals in Diaspora Mentoring Corp (NIDMECORP) is calling for a policy shift that prioritises rehabilitation over destruction.

Speaking on behalf of the organisation, Mentoring Commandant Alistair urged federal and state governments to reconsider the demolition of buildings linked to criminal activities, proposing instead that such structures be repurposed into community development and rehabilitation centres.

“No society should condone crimes like ritual killings or human trafficking,” Alistair stated. “However, the demolition of properties—often worth tens or hundreds of millions of naira—represents a missed opportunity to create lasting societal impact.”

NIDMECORP suggests that, rather than being reduced to rubble, these properties could be legally confiscated and handed over to relevant ministries or non-governmental organisations for conversion into trauma recovery centres, youth rehabilitation homes, training facilities, or shelters for victims of crime.

“In many states across Nigeria, authorities have made headlines by demolishing buildings associated with crime syndicates. While these actions may satisfy calls for justice, they often deprive communities of valuable infrastructure that could be used to address the very social ills that breed crime,” Alistair explained.

He pointed out that converting such properties would not only save public funds spent on demolition and debris management, but also serve as a powerful message of renewal and recovery.

“Let us turn crime scenes into centres of hope. Let those buildings—once symbols of despair—become safe havens that empower lives and foster transformation,” he added.

Echoing this call, International Commander Godson Azu of NIDMECORP appealed to lawmakers, law enforcement agencies, and community leaders to adopt a more visionary approach.

“We urge policymakers to break the cycle of destruction and build a framework of healing. Justice must do more than punish—it must also transform,” he said.

The organisation believes that this paradigm shift could mark a significant step towards national development, social justice, and community empowerment.

NIDMECORP
An International Organisation for National and Continental Development
Email: nidmecorp@gmail.com