The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigeria antigraft agency, has called on parents to help reduce crime and corrupt practices in Nigeria by being good examples and role models for their children. In a report released on December 1, 2023, and shared on the agency’s official Twitter page, Muhammad Hammajoda, the commission’s secretary, made the call during the meeting with members of the Advocacy for Positive Behavioral Patterns Initiative (AFPBPI) on November 28, 2023, at the EFCC’s corporate headquarters in Abuja, emphasizing the crucial role of parents in shaping the moral fabric of society, as detailed in a report released on December 1, 2023, and shared on the agency’s official Twitter page.
Recognizing the limitations of the EFCC in combating corruption single-handedly, Hammajoda urged parents nationwide to prioritize the upbringing of their children and set exemplary standards for integrity at home. Addressing the gathering, he stressed the need for collective efforts involving parents, role models, and other stakeholders in the fight against corruption.
“Our moral values have deteriorated, leading many youths into destructive behaviors such as drug abuse, dishonesty, corruption, and lack of self-control. Parents play a pivotal role in correcting and guiding their children, not only through words but, more importantly, by exemplifying positive behavior,” Hammajoda asserted.
Emphasizing the Commission’s commitment to preventive measures against corruption, Hammajoda expressed the EFCC’s readiness to collaborate with organizations like AFPBPI in raising awareness. He urged such organizations to become “foot soldiers” in reaching out to schools, emphasizing the significance of instilling positive values in children from a young age.
In response, Mann Bamidele, the Director of the Campaign Team of AFPBPI, highlighted the initiative’s goal of positively impacting the lives of children and youths by fostering early awareness and discouraging criminal activities. He emphasized the NGO’s dedication to supporting the EFCC’s mandate by offering sensitization programs and distributing a handbook designed to instill positive attitudes, particularly addressing issues like advance fee fraud.
Bamidele further expressed AFPBPI’s willingness to collaborate with the EFCC, offering assistance in capacity-building for EFCC personnel, sensitizing youths, and engaging various layers of society in promoting accountability.
This report was officially shared on the EFCC Nigeria Twitter page, @officialEFCC, underscoring the agency’s commitment to transparency and collaboration in the fight against corruption
