The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called on students in Enugu State to reject internet fraud and embrace digital abilities as a path to a protected and meaningful future.
Olukoyede made the appeal throughout different engagements with trainees at the Institute of Management and Innovation (IMT) and New Paradise Neighborhood Secondary School, as part of the Commission’s preventive and sensitization efforts versus cybercrime.
Represented by Superintendent of the EFCC, Paul Ikpor, Head of Public Affairs at the Enugu Zonal Directorate, the EFCC employer cautioned that participation in web fraud may seem satisfying in the short-term however ultimately leads to ravaging repercussions.
“Cybercrime is a criminal offence that brings in extreme legal repercussions. Many young people who take part in internet fraud often wind up dealing with arrest, prosecution and possible imprisonment, consequently truncating their dreams and bringing difficulty to their households,” he stated.
Addressing undergrads at IMT, Olukoyede highlighted the importance of education and ability acquisition, advising students to withstand peer pressure and the lure of fast, illegal wealth.
“Concentrate on your education and establish efficient abilities that can assist you construct genuine professions in the rapidly growing technology sector. You can check out chances in software advancement, cybersecurity, digital marketing, graphic style and other infotech fields that remain in high need worldwide,” he encouraged.
At New Paradise Community Secondary School, he worried the requirement to construct a culture of stability from an early stage, motivating students to utilize innovation as a tool for development instead of criminality.
“Stability remains one of the most crucial worths for youths who desire lead in the future. Developing a culture of sincerity and accountability early in life will help you end up being accountable people efficient in contributing favorably to national development,” he stated.
Describing internet fraud as “the fastest form of self-destruction,” Olukoyede prompted trainees to see themselves as future leaders and ambassadors of stability.
“We are calling on you to end up being ambassadors of integrity within your schools and neighborhoods by declining internet fraud and embracing effort, discipline and lawful means of success,” he included.