The Nigerian Youth Congress, NYC, Rivers State Chapter has pledged its support to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in its fight against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption.

This pledge was made on Friday, April 24 2026 when the Chairman of the Congress, Eng. Sheriff Ogonda Ekwo alongside his Congressmen paid a courtesy visit to the Ag. Zonal Director of EFCC, Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE1 Hassan Saidu in his office.

Ekwo commended the EFCC for its relentless efforts in tackling corruption and financial malfeasance, noting that a stronger partnership between the Commission and the youth would significantly enhance the sensitization campaign and whistleblowing efforts aimed at breaking the menace of corruption in the country.

“Our vision basically is to engage youths by going into communities and discourage them about fraudulent practices and other things that pose a threat to the growth and development of the country.”, he said.

Responding, Saidu expressed appreciation for the visit and reaffirmed the Commission’s readiness to collaborate more robustly with youths. According to him, “synergy with the EFCC as a law enforcement agency is critical in addressing the complex nature of financial crimes, by combining our expertise and resources and effectively safeguarding the nation’s economy”.

He assured the youth of a good working relationship to achieve corruption- free Nigeria.