The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has issued a strategic call to action for members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), urging them to serve as vanguards in the national campaign against corruption.
This directive was communicated across multiple orientation camps nationwide this Wednesday. Speaking through representatives, the EFCC chairman emphasized the pivotal role that youth can play in upholding financial integrity. During a visit to the Iyana Ipaja orientation camp in Lagos, Assistant Commander Babatunde Sulaiman, representing Mr. Olukoyede, stressed that corps members should embrace the whistle-blowing mechanism as a tool for national development. He clarified, however, that this initiative must be utilized responsibly, noting that credible information should be channeled through official pathways rather than being weaponized for personal vendettas or the propagation of unfounded rumors.
Addressing participants at the Awgu orientation camp in Enugu, the commission underscored the dignity of labor. Represented by Chief Superintendent Paul Ikpor, the chairman encouraged the youth to adopt a resilient mindset, asserting that there is no disgrace in pursuing legitimate business ventures, experiencing setbacks, and iteratively refining one’s ideas to achieve success.
The message of transformation and ethical conduct continued at the Nonwa-Gbam orientation camp in Rivers State, where Inspector Wisdom Omereji delivered remarks on behalf of the chairman. He highlighted the intersection of technology and criminality, urging corps members to redirect their intellectual prowess away from cybercrime. Instead, he advocated for the redirection of these skills into high-growth sectors such as financial technology, software engineering, e-commerce, digital marketing, and content creation.
Furthermore, Mr. Olukoyede cautioned the youth against the pervasive influence of social pressure. He warned that the perceived wealth of peers should not be a benchmark for personal failure, advising corps members to remain steadfast in their pursuit of integrity. As a final charge, he tasked the participants with becoming ambassadors of reform, utilizing their Community Development Service (CDS) projects and digital platforms to champion anti-corruption efforts and heighten public awareness regarding the severe legal and social ramifications of cyber-related offenses.
Source: NaijaProbe