RismadarVoice Reporters
March 5, 2026
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has urged Nigerian youths to actively support the Commission’s anti-corruption drive, stressing that the nation’s future rests on the younger generation’s commitment to integrity, transparency and accountability.
Olukoyede gave the charge when students of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa State, visited the EFCC Corporate Headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, on a study tour.
Represented by Deputy Commander of the EFCC (DCE) Nwanyinma Okeanu, the EFCC boss highlighted the strategic role of young people in shaping the country’s destiny.
“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 encouraged the students to uphold integrity, resist negative influences and contribute meaningfully to national development.
“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 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 warned against cybercrime and other fraudulent practices, noting that while such activities may promise short-term gains, they often result in severe long-term consequences, including reputational damage and imprisonment.
In her remarks, the Head of Enlightenment and Re-Orientation Unit, Assistant Commander of the EFCC (ACE II) Aisha Mohammed, emphasized youth participation as critical to winning the anti-corruption battle. She educated the students on the Commission’s tripartite mandate of prevention, investigation and prosecution of economic and financial crimes.
Mohammed disclosed that the EFCC has strengthened preventive strategies through the establishment of Integrity Clubs and Zero Tolerance Clubs in schools nationwide, alongside sustained 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 advised.
Delivering a presentation on cybersecurity, EFCC Inspector Kayode Eniola explained the nature and consequences of cybercrimes, describing them 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 and warned that victims often suffer financial losses, privacy breaches and reputational harm.
Eniola urged 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 featured an interactive session where students asked questions about the Commission’s operations, as well as a quiz competition to test their understanding of the lectures. Two students emerged winners and received souvenirs.
In her closing remarks, Chioma Obasi, a student of the Polytechnic, expressed appreciation for the warm reception and described the engagement as enlightening and impactful. She noted that the visit strengthened the relationship between her institution and the EFCC.
