UBEC Seeks EFCC Collaboration on Secondary Schools’ Debate

school syndrome by children of school age in the country and for redirecting  the minds of children and youths on the path of good morals towards a better society.

We have discovered that corruption has eaten deep into the fabric of our society, and the campaign should not start from the top, but from the grassroots , basically from basic education, because basic education incorporates  primary schools, early child care and junior secondary schools. By the time the minds of these children are fine-tuned from the beginning owing to the topics that are designed for this debate  which include anti-corruption, which has been the focus of  EFCC”,  he said.

The EFCC Chairman reiterated that the commission under his leadership has prioritized prevention and partnering with critical stakeholders, especially schools where the ills of corruption should be preached from the societal foundation.

“I believe we need to collaborate in this particular area. You will agree with me that one of the problems and challenges we are facing which has made corruption a big menace in our society is the breakdown of morals. Now, you even see secondary school children buying cars for their parents and the parents won’t ask questions. It is as bad as that.  That is why this collaboration is important and to look into the area of reviewing the curriculum of schools,” he said.

Dele Oyewale

Head,  Media & Publicity

June 12,  2024