Shun Fraudulent Practices, EFCC Boss Charges Students

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has charged students across the country to shun fraudulent practices and serve as good ambassadors of their families, schools and communities.

He gave the charge on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 when the management and students of ACAD System International School, Jikwoyi, Abuja, came on study tour of the Commission’s Academy, in Karu, Abuja.

Olukoyede, who spoke through Assistant Commander of EFCC,  ACE1 Chidimma Amanambu, urged the students to be of good behaviour at all times, reminding them that integrity developed at a young age helps strengthen the foundation of a corruption-free society.

He noted that the visit aligned with the Commission’s commitment to preventive education and youth engagement, being strategic tools of the anti-graft agency in combating corruption, economic and financial crimes.

The EFCC, he said, remained committed not only to enforcement but also to proactive engagement with young Nigerians. While noting that today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders, he encouraged them “to make responsible choices, shun fraudulent practices and serve as ambassadors of honesty” for their families, schools and communities.

Deputy Commandant of the EFCC Academy, Assistant Commander of EFCC, ACE 1 Aliyu Yunisa, in his insightful presentation on the statutory functions of the Commission, enumerated the EFCC’s mandate to include investigation, prevention and prosecution of economic and financial crimes, as well as forging collaboration with local and international partners in the fight against corruption, economic and financial crimes.

Deputy Superintendent of the EFCC, DSE Angel O. Israel, while educating the students on the consequences of committing economic and financial crimes, charged them to imbibe the morals of integrity, accountability and patriotism. He stressed that national development can only thrive where citizens are committed to ethical conduct and responsible leadership. He urged the students to see themselves as critical stakeholders in building a better Nigeria.

The event featured an interactive session, guided tours of selected facilities of the Academy and a question and answer segment where the students demonstrated keen interest in the Commission’s operations.