By Nkechi Eze
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has charged students across Nigeria to shun internet fraud and other social vices while embracing digital integrity and cultural reorientation as essential pillars for national development.
This was disclosed in an official signed statement by the Commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, who noted that the EFCC boss gave the charge on Wednesday, February 17, 2026, during a conference themed “Cybercrimes, Drugs and Other Social Vices” held at the main campus of the University of Abuja.
Speaking through the Head of Enlightenment and Re-Orientation Unit of the EFCC, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE II Aisha Muhammad, Olukoyede urged students to distance themselves from cybercrime and instead channel their creativity and talents into productive ventures that would positively impact society.
“I implore you to use your creative talents like fashion design, music, and art to impact the society,” he said.
Olukoyede further stressed that the Commission remained deeply committed to guiding young Nigerians towards integrity through institutional programmes such as Integrity Clubs and Zero Tolerance Clubs established in secondary and tertiary institutions across the country. According to him, these initiatives are designed to strengthen anti-corruption values among youths and encourage ethical conduct.
“Be ambassadors of Nigeria, represent your families and country with integrity, and shun cybercrime, drug abuse, and cultism,” he added.
Also speaking at the event, the Executive Director of CISLAC/TI-Nigeria, Awwal Ibrahim Rafsanjani, who delivered the keynote address at the National Student Leadership Conference, emphasised the strong connection between integrity and national development. He described corruption as one of the greatest obstacles to Nigeria’s progress, noting that it fuels various social vices, including cybercrime, drug abuse and cultism.
In his remarks, the organiser of the festival, Tayo Folorunsho, underscored the importance of youth-focused initiatives, stressing that such engagements are critical to moulding responsible citizens and creating a safer financial environment.
Folorunsho explained that the conference provided a platform for students from across the Federal Capital Territory to receive guidance on the virtues of integrity, discipline and civic responsibility, all aimed at building a better society and promoting financial accountability.
The event also featured cultural and creative activities, including singing and dancing, designed to reinforce the conference’s message and actively engage students in the campaign against corruption and social vices.
