The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has expressed deep concern over the growing prevalence of cybercrime among Nigerian youths. In a statement shared on its official platform, Olukoyede highlighted the alarming statistic that seven out of ten students in Nigeria are currently engaged in cybercrime. CONTINUE READING
The EFCC chairman voiced these concerns while hosting a delegation from Daar Communication PLC during their courtesy visit to the corporate headquarters of the EFCC in Jabi, Abuja. During the meeting, Olukoyede stressed the urgent need for concerted efforts to address and curb the rising trend of cybercrimes among the youth population.
“We are looking towards Daar Communications to enlighten our youths on the evils of cyber crimes. It is worrisome that seven out of ten students today are involved in cyber crimes,” remarked Olukoyede.
He further called upon the media, including organizations like Daar Communications, to design and implement programs aimed at educating and enlightening Nigerian youth about the detrimental impact of engaging in cybercriminal activities. CONTINUE READING
“These are the youths we are preparing to be leaders of tomorrow. The media should not relent in enlightening them on the evils of such criminal practices,” Olukoyede emphasized, urging a collective effort to steer the younger generation away from cybercrimes and towards more constructive and lawful pursuits.