The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has
sought the support of heads of schools and principals in Lagos State towards
enlisting students and school children in Integrity and
Zero Tolerance clubs, which are the Commission’s reorientation and
sensitization outreach platforms for youths.
Speaking in an interactive session with heads of
schools and principals in the state on May 8, 2025, CE Michael Nzekwe,
Director, Lagos Directorate 1, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, said the purpose of the
meeting was to seek their support towards the success of the initiative aimed
at preventing negative influences among the students.
Nzekwe, who was represented by DCE Ayo Oyewole,
Head of Public Affairs Unit in the Directorate, said: “If you allow us to
come to your schools and tell your students that hard work, and not crimes,
pays, we will achieve the Nigeria of our dreams.”
Oyewole also emphasized the need for concerted efforts
to strengthen young people to resist peer pressure and societal
vices, while promoting integrity, discipline, and national pride.
In his response, representatives from Holy Child
and Government Secondary School welcomed the initiative, and expressed their
readiness to partner with the Commission in its public engagement with the
students.
In her remarks, the Head of Science Department, Aunty
Ayo International School, Oko- Innocent, Lagos suggested the involvement
of parents in the planned sensitization programmes during the Parents-Teachers
Association, PTA, meetings in order to enhance the success of the initiative.
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