Olukoyede Charges Youths To Channel Creative Energies Into Productive Ventures

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has charged youths across the country to channel their creative energies into productive and legitimate ventures rather than engaging in internet fraud and other corrupt practices.

Olukoyede gave the charge on Thursday, May 21, 2026, during the launch of the Integrity Club at NAOWA College School, Abuja.

Represented at the event by the Head, Public Interface Unit of the Commission, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE I Tony Orilade, the EFCC Chairman described internet fraud as a despicable crime with no justification.

He advised the students to “channel their creative energies into useful engagements and not into dishonest and dubious means of cheating others of their resources,” stressing that “internet crimes are economic crimes and the penalties for them are stiff.”

Olukoyede described corruption as “the compromise of rules, regulations, policies, standards and directive principles of running a system,” adding that it is also “the deliberate use of public opportunities, resources and privileges for private gains.”

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He further enlightened the students on various offences under the investigative purview of the Commission, including money laundering, embezzlement, forgery, advance fee fraud, contract scam, employment scam, land and property fraud, tax fraud, internet fraud, stealing, bribery, procurement fraud and banking fraud.

Speaking on the objectives of the newly inaugurated Integrity Club, he stated that the club was established to promote openness and transparency, create awareness about the damaging effects of corruption, develop integrity and accountability among students, encourage information sharing with the EFCC, identify and confront corrupt tendencies and prepare members for future leadership responsibilities.

“Every form of internet fraud, such as romance scam, business email compromise, hacking, impersonation, forex scam and others are corrupt practices must not be found among you,” he said.

Also speaking at the event, the Head, Enlightenment and Re-Orientation Unit of the Commission, Assistant Commander of the EFCC II, ACE II Aisha Mohammed, urged the students to take ownership of their future by resisting peer pressure and corrupt tendencies.

According to her, the EFCC places more emphasis on prevention through enlightenment and re-orientation as part of efforts to combat economic and financial crimes in the country.

She disclosed that the Commission operates Integrity Clubs in primary and secondary schools as well as Zero Tolerance Clubs in tertiary institutions, while also collaborating with the National Youth Service Corps, faith-based organisations and civil society groups to promote integrity and ethical values.
“You have to focus, you have to go for what you want and what you want to be in the future,” she advised the students.

Mohammed further emphasized the importance of integrity in national development, reminding the students that their voices and actions matter in shaping a better society.
“You are very important, your voice matters. You must be good to your family, your community, your society, and Nigeria as a whole,” she said.

In his remarks, the Director of Administration, NAOWA College, Major F. E. Enenche, charged the students to become responsible and morally upright leaders, describing the establishment of the school’s Integrity Club as a critical step towards building a culture of transparency and accountability among young people.

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He commended the EFCC for its sustained efforts in promoting integrity and ethical conduct among Nigerian youths.

In his closing remarks, the Principal of NAOWA College expressed appreciation to the EFCC and all attendees for their support and participation, noting that the inauguration of the Integrity Club marked the beginning of a new chapter for the school in promoting discipline, accountability and ethical leadership among students. Eereporter.com

Integrity Drive: ICPC Swears In Anti-Corruption Watchdogs At NSITF Oyo

In a concerted push to bolster integrity and curb institutional graft, the Oyo State office of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has formally inaugurated and sensitised members of the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) at the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) formally.

The event, held recently in Ibadan, centred on reinforcing the principles of transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct as cornerstones of effective public service delivery.

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Speaking on behalf of the ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, Mr. Egunjobi Tope delivered a paper entitled “Anti-Corruption and Work Ethics.” He argued that the absence of integrity, accountability, and sound ethical values among public officers frequently creates fertile ground for corruption to thrive.

“Corruption remains a singularly formidable obstacle to Nigeria’s economic growth and institutional development,” Mr. Egunjobi told the gathering.

He added that meaningful workplace accountability could only be achieved through clearly defined organisational missions, goals, and operational expectations that ensure individuals are held accountable for their actions.

In a related presentation, Mrs. Odega Dubem of the SSRD Department explored “The Roles and Functions of ACTU in an Organisation.” She outlined the unit’s responsibilities in promoting ethical standards and compliance with integrity codes across the public service.

“ACTU plays a critical preventive role – stopping corrupt practices before they take root and ensuring that all levels of the public service adhere to the highest ethical benchmarks,” Mrs. Odega explained.

The NSITF Regional Manager, Mrs. E. O. Fadunsin, charged the newly sworn-in unit members to embrace their roles as agents of transformation within the Fund. She urged them to demonstrate unwavering commitment and dedication, whilst contributing positively to the institution’s strategic goals.

“Do not hesitate to speak up when necessary,” Mrs. Fadunsin counselled. “Make a meaningful impact in promoting accountability and ethical conduct throughout this organisation.”

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She further tasked the ACTU members to uphold the core values of discipline, professionalism, efficiency, honesty, accountability, and institutional fidelity in the discharge of their responsibilities.

The ceremony concluded with the administration of the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Office to the newly inaugurated ACTU members, administered by the NSITF Regional Secretariat. Eereporter.com

NPF Arrests Chef Over Drugging, Theft Of Luxury Items Worth ₦150m In Abuja

The Nigeria Police Force, through the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT), has arrested one John Cosmos Govi, over his involvement in a case of criminal conspiracy, housebreaking, administering suspected harmful substances, malicious damage to property, and theft involving the robbery of luxury items and valuables from a residence in Abuja.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect, who reportedly trained at a catering school in Cotonou, Benin Republic, secured employment as a chef within the residence after establishing contact with two accomplices identified as Peter and Moses, both currently at large. Findings indicate that the suspect carefully studied the routine, movements, and security structure of the residence before executing the operation on 23rd April 2026.

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Further investigations established that food prepared within the residence was laced with a suspected sedative substance intended to incapacitate the occupants and security personnel. After the substance took effect, the suspect facilitated the entry of his accomplices into the residence, where the gang vandalised the CCTV monitoring system, ransacked the apartment, and carted away cash alongside twenty luxury wristwatches valued at approximately One Hundred and Fifty Million Naira (₦150,000,000).

Operatives of the FID-IRT subsequently intercepted the suspects while attempting to flee through the Gwagwalada axis en route Lagos. During the operation, an iPhone 17 Pro Max belonging to the victim was recovered alongside a suspected chemical substance, which has since been forwarded for forensic analysis.

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The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to combating criminal activities and ensuring that all persons involved in organised crimes are brought to justice.

DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+),mnipr,mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
25th May, 2026
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