Youth at the forefront of Nigeria’s fight against graft!
Over 100 NYSC members in Kwara State have been charged to become ambassadors of integrity as the EFCC intensifies its youth-focused anti-corruption campaign in Ilorin. The session, organised under the NYSC/EFCC CDS Anti-Corruption Group, brought together corps members from the 2025 Batch B & C and 2026 Batch A streams.
Babatunde Ayodele, EFCC Assistant Commander, told the corps members that the fight against corruption goes beyond arrests and prosecutions. “It must first be won in the hearts and decisions of young people like you,” he said, urging them to take advocacy to schools, markets, and worship centres using creative tools like drama, debates, and town halls.
He also warned corps members to avoid involvement in online fraud, identity theft, or acting as financial mules, stressing that ignorance of the law offers no protection. Ayodele added, “Your certificate will open doors, but your character will keep those doors open.”
The initiative aligns with national efforts to nurture a corruption-free generation, with NYSC members pledging to uphold ethical standards throughout their service year.
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