The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said the commission and the National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC) will on February 14, 2020, engage and sensitise the youths of Nigeria in all the states of the country about corrupt practices.
Both agencies will engage the youths of Nigeria in the fight against corruption in a programme coinciding with Valentine’s Day celebration.
The Acting Executive Chairman, Ibrahim Magu, who was represented by Director of Public Affairs, EFCC, Mr Osita Nwajah, at a meeting with the Management of NYSC, said the youths were the centre-piece of any social development adding that it was important that every single development policy and law involve the youths.
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Magu who described the NYSC programme as a “life-changing programme” added that it is important to aggregate the ideas that are embedded in the Nigerian youths to move the nation forward.
EFCC boss also acknowledged the role that the NYSC has played in nation-building.
He boss described it as an integral part of the Commission in achieving its mandate, especially in the areas of sensitization and human capacity development.
The Director-General of the Nigerian Youth Service Scheme, Brig-Gen Shuaibu Ibrahim, in his response, expressed excitement at the collaboration and assured the Commission of his total support and availability in the fight against corruption.
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