Show Greater Involvement in Anti-corruption Fight, Olukoyede Charges Students

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has charged students across the country to show greater involvement in the anti-corruption fight, emphasizing that the nation’s future depends on the commitment of the younger generation to integrity and accountability.

He gave the charge on Tuesday, February 25, 2026, when students of Royal Steps International Academy, Abuja, visited the Corporate Headquarters of the Commission in Jabi, Abuja, on a study tour.

Olukoyede, who was represented by the Head of the Public Interface Unit of the Commission, Assistant Commander of the EFCC I, ACE I, Tony Orilade, while urging the students to take ownership of the Commission’s anti-corruption campaign, noted that the nation’s future depended largely on the commitment of the youths to ethical behaviours.

“Take ownership of the Commission’s anti-corruption fight to secure a better future for yourselves. You should equally know that the nation’s future depends on your commitment to integrity and accountability,” he said.

Speaking further on financial crimes, Olukoyede informed the students that issuing a bank cheque that is returned uncashed constitutes a financial offence, as it undermines confidence in financial transactions.

The EFCC boss further urged the students not to remain silent in the face of wrongdoing, warning that corruption, if left unchecked, would undermine the nation’s progress.

“For you to achieve the kind of future you desire, you must stand against corruption. If you see something, say something. Even if it involves people close to you, speak up,” he said.

Also speaking, the Head of the Enlightenment and Reorientation Unit, Assistant Commander of the EFCC II, ACE II Aisha Mohammed, highlighted the Commission’s preventive initiatives targeted at young people.

She disclosed that the Commission established Integrity Clubs in primary and secondary schools, Zero Tolerance Clubs in tertiary institutions, and NYSC Community Development Service groups to promote ethical values among youths.

“The goal is to ensure that the fight against corruption begins in childhood and continues into adulthood,” she said, urging the students to serve as ambassadors of integrity in their schools and communities.

In a presentation on cybercrime, Inspector of the EFCC, Kayode Eniola, described cybercrimes as criminal activities carried out through digital communication tools on the internet. She listed phishing, hacking, and online romance scams as common examples.

“Hacking involves unauthorized access to someone’s system or network,” she explained, adding that cybercrime can result in reputational damage, privacy breaches, and financial losses.

She also advised the students to adopt preventive measures such as using strong passwords, updating software regularly, and logging out of shared devices after use.

The visit featured an interactive session and a quiz competition to gauge the students’ understanding of the lectures, with two students emerging as winners.