Students are key in the war against corruption — Olukoyede…

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called on Nigerian students to see themselves as key players in the fight against corruption and uphold integrity in their daily lives.

Olukoyede made the appeal on Thursday, May 14, 2026, during a study tour at the EFCC headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, by students of Fairview Academy, Abuja.

He was represented by the Head of the Commission’s Illumination and Reorientation Unit, Deputy Commander of the EFCC, ACE II Aisha Mohammad.

The EFCC President urged students to become ambassadors of integrity in their schools, homes and communities, stressing that the younger generations hold the future of the country.

He encouraged them to resist all forms of misconduct, including exam malpractice, cybercrime and internet fraud, warning that such actions could destroy their future opportunities.

“You are stakeholders in the future of this country…Nigeria is investing in you because you are the leaders of tomorrow,” he said.

Olukoyede also appealed to students to act as “soldiers” in the anti-corruption campaign by reporting wrongdoings and promoting ethical behavior in society.

During the session, the Deputy Superintendent of the EFCC, Abdulhameed Wodi, briefed the students on the dangers of cybercrime, describing it as illegal activity conducted through digital platforms.

He listed common forms of cyber crime including identity theft, romance scams, hacking, phishing, impersonation and online fraud, warning that many young people fall into such acts due to peer pressure and the desire for quick riches.

Wodi advised students to adopt safe digital habits, such as avoiding suspicious links, enabling two-factor authentication and verifying information before sharing it online.

He warned that actions online can have lasting consequences, underlining the importance of responsible digital behaviour.

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Furthermore, the Deputy Superintendent of the EFCC, Gbenga Akinwande, explained that the Enlightenment and Reorientation Unit of the Commission focuses on crime prevention through public education and reorientation of values.

He said the EFCC had established initiatives such as integrity clubs in schools to promote honesty, responsibility and anti-corruption values ​​among Nigerian youths.

Akinwande added that prevention remains more effective and less costly than investigations and prosecutions, urging students to become positive role models in their communities.

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