EFCC inaugurates 18 integrity clubs in Yobe schools
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has inaugurated Integrity Clubs in 18 public secondary schools in Potiskum Local Government Area of Yobe State as part of its ongoing campaign
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has inaugurated Integrity Clubs in 18 public secondary schools in Potiskum Local Government Area of Yobe State as part of its ongoing campaign against corruption and financial crimes.
The three-day outreach programme, held from February 9 to 11, 2026, was coordinated by the Commission’s Maiduguri Zonal Directorate.
Speaking at separate inauguration ceremonies across the schools, the Head of Public Affairs Department, Maiduguri Zonal Directorate, Deputy Superintendent of the EFCC (DSE) Jamilu Sale, alongside Inspector Babakura Galtimari and Inspector Salisu Ahmad Muhammad, urged students to shun criminal activities and uphold moral values.
Addressing the students, Sale described them as “leaders of tomorrow” and encouraged them to avoid acts capable of jeopardising their future.
“You have opportunities that can guarantee you a bright future; therefore, steer clear of crimes,” he said, warning against involvement in internet fraud, examination malpractice, forgery, impersonation, hacking, and other related offences.
He lamented the growing involvement of youths in economic and financial crimes and cautioned students, particularly those with access to smartphones and internet-enabled devices, to resist the temptation of cybercrime.
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“As Red Eaglets, you are expected to serve as role models to other students. You must prioritise activities that promote the core values of the club, especially integrity, honesty, discipline, responsibility, tolerance and patriotism, both within and outside your schools,” he added.
The EFCC officials explained that the Integrity Club initiative is designed to inculcate moral uprightness among students and empower them to advocate ethical behaviour in their schools and communities.
Earlier in their remarks, principals of the benefiting schools commended the EFCC for extending the initiative to Potiskum, noting that it would strengthen character development and reinforce discipline among students.
The schools where the clubs were inaugurated include Federal Government College, Buni-Yadi (domiciled in Potiskum); Federal Government Girls College, Potiskum; Moi Muhammad Abali Mega Government Day Junior Secondary School; Government Day Junior Basic Science and Vocational School; and Government Secondary School, Fika (domiciled in Potiskum).
Others are Government Day Junior Secondary School, Damboa, Potiskum; Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kara; Government Girls Day Secondary School, Sabon Gari; Government Day Junior Secondary School, Sabon Layi; Government Day Junior Secondary School, Central; Government Day Science and Technical College, Ari Kime; Government Day Secondary School; Government Senior Science and Technical College; Government Girls Day Junior Secondary School, Kwata; Adamu Bazuwa Government Day Junior Secondary School; Government Day Junior Secondary School, Maira Aisa; Government Boarding Secondary School, Mamudo, Potiskum; and Government Day Junior Secondary School, Mamudo.
The Integrity Club programme forms part of the EFCC’s preventive strategy aimed at reorienting young Nigerians against corruption and other financial crimes.
