By Nkechi Eze
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, has called on young Nigerians to take active ownership of the fight against corruption, describing them as vital to safeguarding the nation’s future.
According to a statement issued by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, Olukoyede gave the charge on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, when students of Bright Brains Royal Academy, Abuja, visited the Commission’s headquarters in Jabi as part of an educational tour.
Represented by the Head of EFCC Radio, Deputy Commander of the EFCC (DCE) Nwanyinma Okeanu, the EFCC Chairman emphasised that the anti-corruption war must be embraced by all Nigerians, especially young people who will shape the country’s leadership in years to come.
“The fight against corruption is not just for staff of the EFCC, but for all Nigerians particularly you, the youths, who are the leaders of tomorrow,” Okeanu said on his behalf. “As future leaders, you must equip yourselves with the values, discipline and knowledge needed to achieve your dreams.”
He urged the students to pay close attention to the day’s lectures, noting that the lessons would guide them in making responsible decisions and building character.
During her presentation, the Head of the Enlightenment and Reorientation Unit, Assistant Commander of the EFCC (ACE II) Aisha Mohammed, warned the students against keeping or sharing sensitive personal images, explaining that doing so exposes them to risks such as online blackmail and other harmful digital behaviour.
“Reject all requests for such images, whether from friends, classmates or anyone else,” she cautioned. “Do not keep them on your phones. Hackers and online criminals can misuse them to cause harm.”
She also encouraged the students to serve as integrity ambassadors by helping to spread the Commission’s anti-corruption message among their peers, families and communities. Mohammed further delivered a short lecture on cybercrime, explaining the two categories, dependers and enablers and urging the students to steer clear of both.
In a session on cybersecurity, Superintendent of the EFCC (SE) Oloyede Johnson debunked popular misconceptions about Artificial Intelligence, noting that AI enhances human capability rather than replacing it. He described cybersecurity as the practice of safeguarding networks, devices and data by ensuring confidentiality, integrity and availability.
Johnson outlined several branches of cybersecurity including operational, information, network and application security, as well as disaster recovery and listed common cyber threats such as phishing, spyware, malware, denial-of-service attacks, cyberterrorism, cyberwarfare and emerging AI-driven threats.
He also highlighted the growing global job opportunities in the field, citing roles in cloud security, penetration testing, defensive cybersecurity and governance, risk and compliance (GRC).
Speaking on behalf of the school, Hajja Umar Sanda expressed gratitude to the EFCC for the hospitality and the valuable insights provided. She said the knowledge gained would have a lasting impact on the students as they navigate academic and digital environments.
The visit is part of the EFCC’s ongoing youth engagement and public enlightenment initiatives aimed at building a culture of integrity and digital responsibility among young Nigerians.
