Fighting Corruption, a Generational Obligation- EFCC Boss
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has described the fight against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption as a generational obligation beyond even a patriotic duty.
He made this disclosure in Abuja on Monday, May 25, 2026, while addressing Post-graduate students of University of Jos who came on a study tour of the Commission.
Speaking through the Head, Media & Publicity and Spokesperson of the Commission, Deputy Commander of the EFCC, DCE Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s boss stressed that the prospects of future generation depended on tackling corruption and breaking its fang entirely
“For us, fighting corruption is not just about enforcing the law, not just a patriotic duty, it is a generational obligation,” he said.
Olukoyede encouraged the students to see themselves as important stakeholders in the anti-corruption fight by being change agents in their respective corners. He called on every Nigerian to see the fight against corruption as a collective responsibility to secure a better future for the next generation.
Addressing the issue of cybersecurity, Inspector of the EFCC, IE1 Kayode Eniola described cybersecurity as careful safeguarding of computers, phones and other electronic devices and data from unauthorized access. She identified different aspects of cybersecurity to include network security, application security, information security, cloud security, cyber forensics, maintaining that they all entailed careful handling of personal devices against online manipulation.
In her remarks, the Head of the Enlightenment and Reorientation Unit, Assistant Commander of the EFCC II Aisha Mohammed reiterated the mandate of the Commission to include prevention, investigation, and prosecution.
She said the Commission continually carries out preventive activities through public enlightenment and collaboration with schools, tertiary institutions, trade unions, professional groups, motor parks and other public institutions. She added that the EFCC also investigates petitions and intelligence submitted to it before proceeding with prosecution where necessary.
She reaffirmed the agency’s increased commitment to combating corruption and financial crimes across the country.
