EFCC unveils integrity clubs in Lagos schools

In furtherance of its sensitisation campaign against corrupt practices, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, June 26, 2025, inaugurated its Integrity Club outreach programme in 57 public primary schools across the Lagos Mainland Local Government Education Authority (LGEA).

Speaking during the inauguration held at the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LSUBEB) office in the Yaba area of the state, the acting Zonal Director of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the EFCC, Ahmed Ghali, charged the students to steer clear of any activity that may jeopardise their future.

He said: “You are young and you have a lot of opportunities that can guarantee you a bright future; so, the world is your oyster.

“Anywhere you go, your words and deeds must always speak volume about your uncompromising stance against any act that fails the test of integrity.

“Let the people see you as disciplined and good role models. Be good children to your parents; always listen to their advice and that of the elders; don’t involve yourself in examination practices or cultism, and always condemn bad acts whenever you see them.

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“As members of this club, your goal is to inculcate and advocate for core moral values in your schools and the society at large.

“The future of this country belongs to you.  So, the decision you make today will determine the type of society your children will live in.  The destiny of generations yet unborn is in your hands; so, do not bungle the opportunity.”

Ghali, while sensitising the students who are mostly upper primary pupils on the functions and activities of the club, lamented the involvement of youths in cybercrime.

The EFCC official, therefore, warned the students to always resist the temptation of involving in internet fraud.

He also urged the Head Teachers and Schools’ counsellors to be the eyes and ears of the commission regarding “this patriotic journey of instilling moral values in the youngsters, who are the future leaders of this country.”

Also speaking at the event, the Education Secretary of Lagos Mainland LGEA, Tajudeen Tijani, thanked the EFCC for the initiative aimed at steadying the feet of the pupils on a right path.

The schools where the Integrity Club was launched are Adekunle Anglican Primary School, Makoko, Lagos; African Church Primary School, Yaba, Lagos; Ago Egba Methodist Primary School, Ebute Meta, Lagos; Ago Ijaye Methodist Primary School, Ebute Metta, Lagos; Ahmadiyya Primary School, Iwaya, Lagos; Aiyetero African Church Primary School, Makoko, Lagos;  Akoka Primary School Akoka, Lagos; All Saint Anglican Primary School Yaba, Lagos;  Army Children School Yaba, Lagos;  A.U.D Primary School, Odunfa, Lagos; A. U. D. Primary School, Osholake, Lagos; Banjo Primary School, Otumara, Lagos; and  Catholic Girls Primary School, Ebute Metta, Lagos; among others.

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