EFCC’s Olukoyede urges students to embrace integrity, discipline for future leadership

Crime Diary, Education

ABUJA, Nigeria (NPA) — Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has charged students across Nigeria to cultivate integrity, discipline, honesty, and hard work as essential qualities for responsible leadership and national development.

Olukoyede gave the charge during a sensitisation lecture organised for pupils of Loyola Jesuit Basic School who visited the EFCC Academy in Abuja on an educational excursion.

Represented by the Head of the Media Academy Unit of the EFCC, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE I Chidimma Amanambu, the anti-graft agency boss urged the students to reject dishonesty, corruption, and criminal behaviour while striving for academic excellence and good moral conduct.

“You are the future leaders. Be disciplined, truthful, original and hardworking. These values will make you responsible leaders that Nigeria will be proud of,” Olukoyede said.

During the interactive session, Deputy Superintendent of the EFCC, DSE Angel O. Israel, delivered a lecture titled “Consequences of Crime and the Benefits of Good Morals.”

The students were enlightened on the history, mandate, and operational activities of the EFCC, including the various financial and economic crimes investigated by the commission. They were also introduced to career opportunities within the agency and educated on the dangers and long-term consequences of engaging in criminal activities.

The sensitisation programme formed part of the EFCC’s broader public enlightenment and preventive strategy aimed at promoting ethical values and discouraging corruption among young Nigerians.

Speaking on behalf of the students and management of the school, the leader of the delegation, Ramat Joshua, expressed appreciation to the commission for what she described as an impactful and enlightening experience for the pupils.

She commended the EFCC for exposing the students to practical lessons on integrity, patriotism, and responsible citizenship.