Embrace Anti-Corruption Crusade, Olukoyede Charges Youths

IBADAN, NIGERIA – March 5, 2026

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called on youths across Nigeria to actively join the Commission’s anti-corruption campaign, emphasizing that the country’s future largely depends on the younger generation’s commitment to integrity, transparency and accountability.

Olukoyede gave the charge recently when students of the Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa State visited the Commission’s Corporate Headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, on a study tour.

Represented by Deputy Commander of the EFCC, DCE Nwanyinma Okeanu, the EFCC Chairman underscored the vital role young people play in shaping the nation’s future.

“The country’s future depends on you. You must therefore join the EFCC in cleansing the nation of all forms of economic and financial crimes for a better tomorrow,” he said.
He urged the students to contribute meaningfully to national development by maintaining integrity and resisting negative influences.

“You need to do your part in developing this nation. Avoid bad company, focus on your studies and be good ambassadors of your parents, your institution, your community and the nation at large. Any country whose youth population is involved in fraud cannot have an assured future. Join the EFCC in making Nigeria great,” he added.

Olukoyede also cautioned the students against engaging in cybercrime and other fraudulent activities, warning that the temporary gains from such crimes often lead to long-term consequences, including reputational damage and imprisonment.
Earlier in her remarks, the Head of the Enlightenment and Re-Orientation Unit of the Commission, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE II Aisha Mohammed, highlighted the importance of youth participation in the anti-corruption fight. She also educated the students on the tripartite mandate of the EFCC—prevention, investigation and prosecution of economic and financial crimes.
According to her, the Commission has strengthened its preventive frameworks through the establishment of Integrity Clubs and Zero Tolerance Clubs in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions across the country, while also sustaining collaboration with key stakeholders.

“You are the future of this country. If you get it right, Nigeria will get it right. Be contented. Don’t allow anyone to pressure you into living beyond your means. Always cut your coat according to your cloth,” she said.
In a presentation on cybersecurity, EFCC Inspector Kayode Eniola educated the students on the nature and consequences of cybercrime. She described cybercrime as criminal activities carried out through digital communication tools and internet-enabled platforms.
She identified phishing, hacking and online romance scams as common forms of cybercrime.

“Hacking involves unauthorized access to another person’s system or network,” she explained, noting that victims of cybercrime often suffer financial losses, privacy breaches and reputational damage.

Eniola further advised the students to adopt preventive measures such as using strong passwords, regularly updating software, avoiding suspicious links and logging out of shared devices after use.

The visit also featured an interactive session where students asked questions about the Commission’s operations. A quiz competition was also held to test their understanding of the lectures delivered during the engagement. Two students emerged winners and were presented with souvenirs.

In her closing remarks, Chioma Obasi, a student of Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa State, expressed appreciation to the EFCC for the warm reception and the knowledge gained during the visit. She described the engagement as enlightening and impactful, adding that the interaction helped strengthen the relationship between her institution and the Commission.