EFCC Takes Anti-corruption Campaign To School Children In Ilorin

 Ilorin Zonal Directorate Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has  taken its anti-corruption campaign to the pupils of Lightway Nursery and Primary School, Tanke, Ilorin, Kwara State.

Head, Public Affairs Department, Ilorin Directorate of the EFCC,Mr. Ayodele Babatunde who enlightened the pupils at the event, spoke to them on the meaning of corruption, its different shades, harmful effects and how everyone, including children, can contribute to building a corruption-free Nigeria.

Mr. Babatunde further encouraged the pupils to ensure that they grew up as good citizens who love their country and reject acts that can harm its development.

The interaction featured questions from the pupils and a pledge from them to become anti-corruption ambassadors in their school and homes.

The outreach is part of the EFCC’s strategy to instil a culture of integrity and accountability in children pursuant to the Commission’s anti-corruption prevention mandate through sensitization and advocacy.