The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called on members of the Girls Guide across the country to be true to themselves and do the right things in order to steer clear of economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption.
He gave this charge in Abuja while receiving the African Girls Guide, who visited the corporate headquarters of the Commission on a study tour.
Olukoyede, who spoke through the Deputy Commander of the EFCC, DCE Nwayinma Okeanu, explained that Nigeria needs young women like members of the Girls Guide to help turn things around and move the nation forward.
“The only way we can do this is by being true to ourselves, by doing the right things even when nobody is there to police us, and by ensuring that good legacies are left behind for future generations,” he said.
Speaking further, Olukoyede noted that while the future is uncertain, it can be secured by building solid structures that will guarantee it. He urged the girls to remain guided and conduct themselves in ways that Nigeria and Africa can be proud of.
The Acting Director, Staff Welfare Services, DCE Felicia Bot Timothy, enjoined the girls to always reflect their good upbringing through courteous and accountable conduct, stressing that their future will depend on how they handle today.
“Keep being good ladies. Continue to emulate the good values you have been taught. I believe in you, and I trust that tomorrow you will see me and say, ‘I remember she told us we could do it,’” she said.
In a presentation on cybercrime, Inspector of the EFCC, IE Kayode Eniola, described cybercrime as criminal activities carried out through digital communication tools on the internet.
She listed phishing, hacking, and online romance scams as common examples.
“Hacking involves unauthorised access to someone’s system or network,” she explained, adding that cybercrime can result in reputational damage, privacy breaches, and financial losses.
She also advised the students to adopt preventive measures such as using strong passwords, updating software regularly, and logging out of shared devices after use.
In her remarks, the Head of the Enlightenment and Reorientation Unit, Assistant Commander of the EFCC II (ACE Aisha Mohammed), gave an overview of the EFCC and the roles of stakeholders in the fight against economic crimes.
“The EFCC is not only about arrest and prosecution. We are deeply committed to prevention. That is why we are here today—to engage you early and guide you on the right path,” she said.
She encouraged the students to partner with the Commission in the fight against corruption and economic and financial crimes by becoming change agents and good ambassadors within and outside their communities, and by rejecting false narratives about the Commission.
“Most importantly, shun internet fraud and all forms of criminality,” she added.
