The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has charged students across the country  to shun internet fraud  and embrace digital integrity and cultural reorientation.

He gave the charge   on Wednesday,  February 17, 2026, at a conference  themed  “Cybercrimes, Drugs and other Social Vices” at the main campus, University of Abuja.

Speaking through the Head of Enlightenment and Re-Orientation Unit of the EFCC, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE II Aisha Muhammad, the Chairman urged students to stay away from cybercrime and leverage their talents for positive impact through entrepreneurship,  drama, music, innovation and other engagements

 “I implore you to use your creative talents like fashion design, music, and art to impact the society”, he said.

He  stressed that the EFCC was passionate about guiding youths using programs like Integrity Clubs and Zero Tolerance Clubs in secondary and tertiary institutions to promote anti-corruption efforts. “Be ambassadors of Nigeria, represent your families and country with integrity, and shun cybercrime, drug abuse, and cultism”, he said.

Executive Director of CISLAC/TI-Nigeria, Awwal Ibrahim Rafsanjani, who delivered a keynote address at the National Student Leadership Conference, emphasised the link between integrity and national development. He highlighted corruption as a major challenge impeding  Nigeria’s progress, fueling social vices like cybercrime, drug abuse, and cultism.

The organizer of the festival, Tayo Folorunsho, emphasized the importance of youth-centered initiatives, noting that such events are essential in moulding responsible citizens and fostering safer financial space.

The festival provided a platform for students across the Federal Capital Territory, to be tutored on the virtues of integrity, discipline and civic responsibilities aimed at building a better society and safer financial space.  Activities like singing and dancing were featured in the  Conference