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EFCC Cautions Youths On Internet Fraud
—-Says youths have to fight against corruption.
By Ikhili Ebalu, Benin City
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday cautioned youths in the country to stay away from internet fraud popularly known as cybercrime saying that there is no sustainable success in internet fraud.
The Executive Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede gave the admonition while addressing youths comprising NYSC Corp members during a town hall meeting at the Benin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC in commemoration of the 2024 International Anti-Corruption Day.
Olukoyede, who was represented by Mr. Effa Okim, Acting Director, EFCC Benin Zonal office said youths have formidable roles to play in the fight against corruption.
He said youths can also unite against corruption by exposing tendencies and actions that run counter to accountability and right values in their neighborhood.
Olukoyede said that there is no way corruption can be tackled if we allow it around us without a challenge adding that youths have a formidable role to play in the fight against cyber crimes.
“Let me point out the route that can be taken by youths to achieve unity in the fight against corruption. One of those routes is deliberate synergy against graft. They can do this by forming associations, clubs, think tanks, societies that promote good values. It is high time youths joined hands together to pursue values that will add strength to their lives. .
“Another means of uniting against corruption is to lend forces and voices in support of activities of anti-corruptoon agencies like the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Progress-inclined youths should be more vibrant in identifying with the activities of the Commission.
“There are structures in place for active engagement with youths at the EFCC. At the Primary and Secondary School Level, we have the Integrity Club serving as a rally point for students. At the tertiary institutions level, we have the Zero Tolerance Club. They are all platforms for engagement against corrupt practices. “Olukoyede said.
According to Olukoyede, youths need collaborative efforts for progressive innovation noting that they cannot achieve this in a corrupt environment.
