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Channel Creative Energies into Productive Ventures – Olukoyede Charges Youths
By Francis Wilfred
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has charged youths across the country to channel their creative energies into productive and legitimate ventures rather than engaging in internet fraud and other corrupt practices.
Olukoyede gave the charge during the launch of the Integrity Club at NAOWA College School, Abuja.Represented at the event by the Head, Public Interface Unit of the Commission, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE I Tony Orilade, the EFCC Chairman described internet fraud as a despicable crime with no justification.
He advised the students to “channel their creative energies into useful engagements and not into dishonest and dubious means of cheating others of their resources,” stressing that “internet crimes are economic crimes and the penalties for them are stiff.”
Olukoyede described corruption as “the compromise of rules, regulations, policies, standards and directive principles of running a system,” adding that it is also “the deliberate use of public opportunities, resources and privileges for private gains.”
He further enlightened the students on various offences under the investigative purview of the Commission, including money laundering, embezzlement, forgery, advance fee fraud, contract scam, employment scam, land and property fraud, tax fraud, internet fraud, stealing, bribery, procurement fraud and banking fraud.
Speaking on the objectives of the newly inaugurated Integrity Club, he stated that the club was established to promote openness and transparency, create awareness about the damaging effects of corruption, develop integrity and accountability among students, encourage information sharing with the EFCC, identify and confront corrupt tendencies and prepare members for future leadership responsibilities. “Every form of internet fraud, such as romance scam, business email compromise, hacking, impersonation, forex scam and others are corrupt practices must not be found among you,” he said.
Also speaking at the event, the Head, Enlightenment and Re-Orientation Unit of the Commission, Assistant Commander of the EFCC II, ACE II Aisha Mohammed, urged the students to take ownership of their future by resisting peer pressure and corrupt tendencies.According to her, the EFCC places more emphasis on prevention through enlightenment and re-orientation as part of efforts to combat economic and financial crimes in the country.
She disclosed that the Commission operates Integrity Clubs in primary and secondary schools as well as Zero Tolerance Clubs in tertiary institutions, while also collaborating with the National Youth Service Corps, faith-based organisations and civil society groups to promote integrity and ethical values.“You have to focus, you have to go for what you want and what you want to be in the future,” she advised the students.
Mohammed further emphasized the importance of integrity in national development, reminding the students that their voices and actions matter in shaping a better society. “You are very important, your voice matters. You must be good to your family, your community, your society, and Nigeria as a whole,” she said.
In his remarks, the Director of Administration, NAOWA College, Major F. E. Enenche, charged the students to become responsible and morally upright leaders, describing the establishment of the school’s Integrity Club as a critical step towards building a culture of transparency and accountability among young people.
He commended the EFCC for its sustained efforts in promoting integrity and ethical conduct among Nigerian youths.In his closing remarks, the Principal of NAOWA College expressed appreciation to the EFCC and all attendees for their support and participation, noting that the inauguration of the Integrity Club marked the beginning of a new chapter for the school in promoting discipline, accountability and ethical leadership among students.
By Israel Adamu, Jos
The Executive Chairman of Riyom Local Government Council, Hon. Sati Bature Shuwa, has congratulated Caleb Mutfwang on his third anniversary in office, praising the administration’s development efforts and governance reforms across Plateau State.
In a statement issued on behalf of the council administration, legislative arm, traditional council and residents of Riyom Local Government Area, Shuwa described the governor’s three years in office as impactful and focused on improving the welfare of citizens.
He also congratulated Deputy Governor Ngo Josephine Piyo, Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly Daniel Nanlong, members of the Assembly, and the people of Plateau State on the anniversary celebration and Nigeria’s 27 years of uninterrupted democratic rule.
According to Shuwa, the completion of abandoned projects and the execution of new infrastructure projects across the state demonstrate the administration’s commitment to development and grassroots governance. “Your administration has rekindled hope, strengthened governance, promoted peace and accelerated grassroots development across Plateau State,” he stated.
The council chairman also described Mutfwang’s emergence as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the party primaries as a reflection of public confidence in his leadership. Shuwa reaffirmed Riyom’s support for the administration and prayed for continued wisdom and strength for the governor.
By Aga Samuel Imoter
The Taraba State Government has approved the recruitment of new civil servants following the removal of thousands of unverified names from the state payroll after a verification exercise.The Commissioner for Information, Barrister Zainab Ibrahim, disclosed this during a briefing on resolutions reached at the State Executive Council meeting held on May 27, 2026, at the TY Danjuma House in Jalingo.
The meeting was chaired by Governor Agbu Kefas.Speaking on the exercise, the Head of Civil Service, Dr. Hamidu Ahmed Kara, said the screening committee discovered that more than 7,000 workers were allegedly recruited outside approved civil service procedures, prompting a comprehensive verification process.
According to him, despite public announcements and notifications, only 3,187 workers appeared for the screening exercise, while those who failed to present themselves were removed from the payroll.
Dr. Kara said the governor had approved a fresh recruitment exercise to absorb qualified applicants into the state civil service. He added that affected individuals would not receive salary arrears because their appointments were not officially recognised.
He further disclosed that 1,800 additional workers would be recruited to ensure balanced manpower distribution across the 16 local government areas of the state.The Head of Service said details of the recruitment process would soon be published in national newspapers, noting that applicants would undergo screening and selection based on merit.
He also commended the state government for implementing worker welfare policies, including payment of gratuities, implementation of the new minimum wage, and civil service training programmes.
By Jabiru Hassan
Humanitarian support and community engagement remain important tools for promoting peaceful coexistence and strengthening relationships between host communities and foreign investors.
This was recently demonstrated in Kano State, where a group of Chinese nationals donated food items and clothing materials worth millions of naira to vulnerable residents in Dawakin Tofa and parts of Kano metropolis as part of their corporate social responsibility initiatives ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
The items, including bags of rice, cooking oil, spaghetti and wrappers, were distributed at the palace of the District Head of Dawakin Tofa under the supervision of the Madakin Kano, Alhaji Yusuf Nabahani Ci Gari, alongside the leader of the Chinese delegation, Dan Isah Chinese.
Speaking during the distribution, the district head commended the Chinese community for supporting vulnerable residents during a period of economic hardship and rising living costs.
He also highlighted Dawakin Tofa’s economic potential, noting its agricultural resources and the presence of the Dawanau International Grain Market, one of the largest in West Africa. He encouraged more Chinese investors to explore business opportunities in the area.
The donations were supported by organisations including the Henan Merchants Association of Nigeria, the Chinese Business Community Association of Nigeria (CBCAN), Shi Jin Quarry Nigeria Limited, Inner Galaxy Steel Company Limited, Yi Dong Nigeria Limited and Kanonxin Sheng Trade Limited.
Dan Isah Chinese said the Chinese community remained committed to strengthening cooperation and mutual understanding between Nigeria and China through investments and humanitarian support. Beneficiaries of the outreach described the gesture as timely and appreciated the Chinese community for its support.
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