The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are set to launch a nationwide sensitisation campaign to educate Nigerians on the dangers of cybercrime and to promote a culture of financial integrity.
The Director-General of the NOA, Dr Lanre Issa-Onilu, disclosed this on Friday at a public lecture organised by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to commemorate the African Union (AU) Anti-Corruption Day observed annually on 11 July.
This year’s Africa Anti-Corruption Day’s commemoration, themed “Promoting Human Dignity in the Fight Against Corruption in Africa”, aligns powerfully with the African Union’s 2025 theme: “Justice for Africa and People of African Descent through Reparations”.
Dr Issa-Onilu said the move is to curb the rising cases of virtual asset and investment fraud in the country through a planned comprehensive Digital Awareness Campaign across strategically selected states.
He explained that the states would be chosen based on key vulnerability indicators, such as prevalence of investment fraud, youth population density, and digital risk exposure.
The NOA’s Director General also revealed plans for a youth-focused initiative under the campaign.
“The programme is designed to instill ethical entrepreneurship, foster financial responsibility, and empower young Nigerians to make informed decisions, particularly those susceptible to online scams and get-rich-quick schemes,” he stated.
Highlighting the Agency’s broader commitment to combating societal crimes, Mr Issa-Onilu stressed that “the Agency’s innovative AI-powered platform, CLHEEAN, has been instrumental in enabling citizens to report crime-related information anonymously.”
“Reports submitted through the platform are directed to the appropriate security agencies for prompt action,” he added.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, reaffirmed the Commission’s long-standing collaboration with the NOA, especially in public enlightenment on government initiatives and anti-corruption efforts.
He also urged Nigerians to support and cooperate with law enforcement agencies in the ongoing fight against financial crimes.
The event also featured the participation of key stakeholders, including the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Dr Emomotimi Agama; the Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji; and representatives of the Women Society of Nigeria, and various Civil Society Organisations (CSOs).