EFCC Chairman Olukoyede Urges Integrity Among Graduates

Ola Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), addressed newly inducted engineering graduates at Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology in Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State. He urged them to uphold integrity and avoid corruption, warning that unethical practices could jeopardize lives and hinder national development.

Olukoyede stated that corruption has obstructed Nigeria's ability to convert its resources into wealth for its population exceeding 200 million. He delivered a lecture titled “Integrity, Accountability and the Fight Against Economic and Financial Crimes: Building a Culture of Transparency and Responsibility in Nigeria.” He identified various forms of corruption, including embezzlement and cyber fraud, and stressed that engineers have a responsibility to maintain professional standards.

Olukoyede also mentioned the EFCC's achievements, including 10,872 convictions and the recovery of over N1.288 trillion in assets over the past three years, and highlighted new initiatives aimed at preventing fraud.