NOA, EFCC Partner to Tackle Virtual Asset and Investment Fraud Nationwide

..... As Agency announces plan to roll out a comprehensive Digital Awareness Campaign across strategically selected states.

..... Says the states would be chosen based on key vulnerability indicators such as prevalence of investment fraud, youth population density, and digital risk exposure.

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are set to launch a nationwide sensitization campaign aimed at educating Nigerians on the dangers of cybercrime and promoting a culture of financial integrity.

This, according to Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, the Director General of the National Orientation Agency NOA, is part of the concerted efforts of the agency to curb the rising cases of virtual asset and investment fraud.

Speaking at a public lecture organised by the EFCC to commemorate the African Union Anti-Corruption Day, Mallam Issa-Onilu announced the Agency’s plan 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, in a statement issued and signed by Paul Odenyi, Deputy Director Communications and Media of the NOA, 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.

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. Reports submitted through the platform are directed to the appropriate security agencies for prompt action.

In his remarks, 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).