Olukoyede Charges Nigerian Youths on Commwitted Actions against Corruption

Olukoyede Charges Nigerian Youths on Committed Actions against Corruption

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has called for all-inclusiveness and committed actions against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption.

He made the call on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at the 2024 Annual Conference of Committee of Youth Mobilization and Sensitization, CYMS, in conjunction with the Presidency and the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the federation.

Speaking on the theme of the conference; “Promotion of Peaceful Co-existence, Ethnic and Religious Cohesion in Our Nation”,  Head, Enlightenment and Reorientation Unit of the Commission, Aisha Muhammad, who spoke for  the EFCC Chairman said there was need for committed actions against corruption

According to him,   the actions have  become vital because of the devastating consequences of corruption and internet fraud in the country

“The need for committed action against corruption has become imperative, owing to the devastating consequences of the menace in our nation. As youths, you need to have deeper insights into the havocs being wrecked on our nation by the monster of corruption,” he said.

Olukoyede described corruption as a deliberate use of public opportunities, resources and privileges for personal gains, adding that the act has destructive tendencies on the development of the country and her citizenry and called for serious action by every youth and Nigerians to put it to an end.

“It is the deliberate use of public opportunities, resources and privileges for private gains. In any system where corruption holds sway, no progress of any kind can be made. Nigeria is in its present state owing to the cumulative effects of corrupt practices,” he added

He urged youths to join the fight against corruption by keeping themselves busy through adequate and positive education, leadership training, skills acquisition, mentorship, youth-led initiatives, community development services, internship, and by taking available job opportunities.

The EFCC boss also charged the youths to be involved  in the campaign and awareness programs against corruption, policy involvement, networking and capacity building, stressing that through such activities, they would create safe spaces for themselves and  and support youth-led anti-corruption organizations.