EFCC's Ola Olukoyede Urges Girls to Combat Sextortion

Ola Olukoyede, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), addressed the growing incidents of sextortion affecting young girls in Nigeria during an event in Abuja to mark International Girl-Child Day. The event was organized by the African Girl Guild and themed ‘Invest in her, Empower her and Let her Lead.’ Olukoyede highlighted that criminals exploit vulnerable girls to extort money and urged them to maintain integrity in their relationships.

He warned against engaging in cybercrime, stating that such actions not only harm individuals but also damage Nigeria's reputation. He encouraged girls to become responsible citizens, learn legal skills, and save money.

Olukoyede mentioned that the EFCC has established Integrity Clubs and Zero Tolerance Clubs in schools to promote integrity among students. Denen Petronella, Executive Assistant to Jindu Peter, founder of the African Girl Guild, emphasized the importance of investing in girls by providing them with confidence, knowledge, and opportunities to discover their potential.