EFCC Calls on University Leaders to Combat Internet Fraud Among Students
Olukoyede, who was represented by ACEI Michael Nzekwe, the Ilorin Zonal Commander of the EFCC, emphasized the importance of the meeting as part of proactive measures to combat cybercrime in the state. He encouraged the authorities of tertiary institutions to implement measures that deter students from engaging in criminal activities.
AKACHI NOEL 
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is urging heads of tertiary institutions across Nigeria to collaborate in addressing the growing issue of internet fraud among their students. The call was made by Mr. Ola Olukoyede, the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, during an interactive session with Chancellors, Rectors, and Provosts of tertiary institutions in Kogi State. The event took place at the Ilorin zonal command office in Ilorin, Kwara State.
Olukoyede, who was represented by ACEI Michael Nzekwe, the Ilorin Zonal Commander of the EFCC, emphasized the importance of the meeting as part of proactive measures to combat cybercrime in the state. He encouraged the authorities of tertiary institutions to implement measures that deter students from engaging in criminal activities.
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Furthermore, Olukoyede stressed the importance of parents playing a significant role in the moral upbringing of their children in schools. He stated that the EFCC could effectively tackle corruption in the country if every institution actively participates in the fight against it. The involvement of higher institutions in changing the current negative narrative regarding the quality of education in Nigeria is crucial for creating a corruption-free nation.
During the session, discussions were held on the causes and effects of corruption on students and society. Preventive measures to curb corrupt practices in tertiary institutions were also addressed.
In response, university leaders, including Professor Salawu Sadiku, Vice Chancellor of Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, praised the EFCC's initiative. They called for anti-corruption courses to be incorporated into the school curriculum and taught at all levels to help students avoid cybercrime.
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Other educational leaders, including Dr. Salisu Usman, Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, and Dr. Umar Hassan, Provost of the College of Education, Okene, emphasized the need for an anti-corruption watchdog to combat cybercrime on campuses. Dr. Yahaya B. Usman, Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Idah, urged the EFCC to strengthen its intelligence-gathering mechanisms in schools and suggested that schools establish an anti-corruption bond as a prerequisite for student admission.
Dr. Victoria Jagboro, Provost of the College of Education (Technical), Kabba, highlighted the importance of parents in guiding and counseling their children both at home and in schools. She also suggested that the EFCC work with regulatory bodies to develop content for anti-corruption courses in tertiary institutions.
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This call from the EFCC emphasizes the need for educational institutions and parents to play a more active role in preventing and addressing internet fraud and corruption among students. Collaborative efforts and anti-corruption education are seen as essential components in combating cybercrime on campuses and creating a corruption-free society.
