The Secretary of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Muhammad Hammajoda, has lauded the active participation of Nigerian students in the fight against corruption and financial crimes, describing their involvement as a vital pillar in the nation’s anti-corruption efforts.
Hammajoda made this remark in Abuja during a courtesy visit by members of the Zero Tolerance Club (ZTC) of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, to the EFCC’s corporate headquarters.
“Your commitment to the fight against economic and financial crimes and the promotion of integrity and accountability is inspiring,” Hammajoda said. “ABU Zaria’s Zero Tolerance Club is one of the most vibrant and active, and I commend you for the good work—please keep it up.”
Highlighting the Commission’s youth engagement strategy, Hammajoda emphasized the importance of moral development among students.
“The importance of youth involvement in combating corruption and economic crimes cannot be overemphasised,” he noted. “That’s why the EFCC engages with youths and children through various clubs, lectures, and visits like this. Through this visit, we hope you’ll gain valuable insights into our work and the impact of economic and financial crimes.”
He urged the students to remain steadfast in the anti-corruption campaign. “We’re excited to share our experiences, challenges, and successes with you. Let’s work together to build a corruption-free society and empower future generations,” he added.
Speaking on behalf of the visiting students, President of the ABU Zaria Zero Tolerance Club, Joseph Omouha, explained that the visit aimed to strengthen collaboration with the Commission and explore ways to support its mission.
“We try to uphold the core values and objectives established by the EFCC for such clubs in universities,” Omouha said. “Our activities focus on sensitization and reorientation through awareness campaigns across departments and faculties, and we sometimes extend these efforts to secondary schools within Zaria.”
He also noted their partnership with the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the EFCC. “We recently concluded new membership registration, during which we distributed 35 publications to new members,” he said.
Omouha called on the Commission to support their plans to host the first-ever student-led anti-corruption conference, emphasizing the need for continued collaboration in the fight for a more transparent society.
