The Executive Chairman of the Economic and
Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has
again charged Nigerian youths to channel their creative energy
to legitimate and resourceful ventures rather than internet fraud.
The EFCC Chairman gave the charge on
Friday, July 4, 2025 at an event organised by Delta Youth
Parliament, tagged “Regional Youth Convergence on Internal Security
and Digital Innovation,” held at Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba,
Delta State.
The EFCC Chairman who spoke through the Acting Zonal Director, Benin
Zonal Directorate, Assistant Commander of the EFCC 1, ACE I
Effa I. Okim, noted that Nigeria was one of the most blessed countries in
the world with abundant natural and human resources, but has been
tainted by large scale involvement of its youths in internet fraud.
"Our youths are vibrant, forward looking,
resilient, creative, intelligent who can hold their own in any part
of the world." He, however, regretted that despite the
resourcefulness and creativity of the youth population, some among
them have choosen the path of ignominy by engaging in economic and
financial crimes. "The menace of internet fraud among our youth is
pervasive and it is a stain on us as a people and as a nation. They have
embraced this crime to the detriment of their future and the image of the
nation."
He listed some of the consequences of youths’ involvement in internet
fraud to include destruction of the country's image, deterrent to foreign
investment, reduction of investors confidence in the economy,
hampering the creativity of young people and the collapse of industries among
others.
He admonished the youth to embrace hard work and shun internet fraud and
other forms of criminalities, noting that the Commission was determined to deal
with those who crossed the line.
Amukoyo Onome, Chairman, Planning Committee, Delta Youth
Parliament, noted that "the event seeks to bring
together key stakeholders, youth leaders, security experts,
policy-makers and digital innovators to deliberate on sustainable strategies
for enhancing internal security, youth empowerment, protection of
critical national assets, curbing cybercrime and digital transformation in the
Niger Delta region."
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