As part of efforts to curb the rising cases of virtual asset and investment fraud, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are set to launch a nationwide sensitisation campaign aimed at educating Nigerians on the dangers of cybercrime and promoting a culture of financial integrity.
At a public lecture organised recently by the EFCC to commemorate the African Union Anti-Corruption Day, in Abuja, the Director-General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, made the announcement.
Mallam Issa-Onilu revealed plans by the agency to roll out a 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.
Mallam Issa-Onilu 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 noted.
Highlighting the Agency’s broader commitment to combating societal crimes, the NOA Director-General noted that the Agency’s innovative AI-powered platform, CLHEEAN, has been instrumental in enabling citizens to report crime-related information anonymously.
According to him, “Reports submitted through the platform are directed to the appropriate security agencies for prompt action.”
In his remarks, the EFCC Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, reaffirmed the Commission’s long-standing collaboration with 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).
