The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyode, has urged Nigerian youths to embrace integrity and honesty in their academic and personal pursuits.
He made the call during an educational visit by students from Shehu Giwa Academy, Al Bidayatul Jameela International School, and Butterfly Academy to the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the EFCC.
Speaking through the Acting Director of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate, Usman Bawa Kaltungo, Olukoyode commended the students for their interest in the anti-corruption fight. He encouraged them to uphold ethical values and resist the temptation of internet fraud, stressing the long-term consequences of such actions.
“I was once like you, but today I am a leader in the anti-corruption fight. Choose the path of honesty and integrity in all you do, even in your educational pursuit. Do not be discouraged by the challenges we face today.
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Stay focused on your studies and play your role as patriotic citizens of this great nation,” he advised.
Chief Superintendent of the EFCC, Nana Fatima Abubakar, also briefed the students on the Commission’s activities in a session titled “An Overview of the Commission.” She provided insights into the agency’s structure, legal framework, and the various financial crimes under its jurisdiction.
The visit also featured an interactive question-and-answer session, as well as the induction of selected students and teachers into the EFCC’s Integrity Club. The Head of Public Affairs in the zone, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, Zainab Sani Ahmed, charged the new members to uphold the values of integrity and serve as ambassadors of the Commission.
