EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede, has called on students in tertiary institutions to lead the charge against corruption by upholding integrity, hard work, and ethical leadership within their schools and communities.
He gave the charge yesterday during the inauguration of an EFCC Integrity Club at Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin.
The initiative is part of the Commission’s grassroots campaign aimed at instilling anti-corruption values among Nigerian youth.
Represented by the Head of Public Affairs, EFCC Ilorin Zonal Command, Assistant Commander of the EFCC (ACE II) Ayodele Babatunde, Olukoyede emphasised the critical role of young people in combating corruption.
He described the club as a platform to raise anti-corruption ambassadors and EFCC foot soldiers on campuses nationwide.
“Corruption is not limited to public offices; it thrives in our schools, homes, and among peers. From bribery and exam malpractice to cybercrime and sex-for-grades, these are forms of corruption students must actively resist,” he said.
He also expressed concern over the growing involvement of young Nigerians in internet fraud, noting that many of those arrested for cybercrime are students or recent graduates.
“Education should enlighten you, not arm you with schemes to deceive others. Social media may glamourise fraud, but the consequences are often shameful — prison, disgrace, or worse,” he warned.
According to him, the Integrity Club is more than just a student organisation; it is a nationwide movement promoting transparency, accountability, and patriotism among young Nigerians.
“You are the eyes and ears of integrity on campus. Your role is to champion honesty and serve as ethical role models,” Olukoyede added.
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Vice-Chancellor of Al-Hikmah University, Professor Noah Yusuf, commended the EFCC for proactively targeting students in the fight against corruption.
He said the university fully supports the initiative and would integrate the Integrity Club into student life.
“The EFCC’s foresight in engaging youth is commendable. At Al-Hikmah, we are committed to raising not just scholars, but citizens of strong moral character,” he said.
The event featured a sensitisation session for students and staff on the dangers of corruption and concluded with the official inauguration of the Integrity Club.
Dozens of students were inducted as pioneer members and pledged to uphold the values of transparency, accountability, and honesty both on and off campus.
The EFCC’s engagement at Al-Hikmah University forms part of its wider effort to build a generation that rejects corruption and embraces ethical governance as a cornerstone of national development.
