The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has strategically developed a new program designed to empower Nigerians with crucial knowledge regarding the perils of cybercrime. this initiative simultaneously aims to foster a deeply ingrained culture of financial integrity across the nation.
Mr. Paul Odenyi, deputy director for communications and media at NOA, detailed these plans in a statement released from uyo on Friday.
according to odenyi, the agency is on the cusp of inaugurating a comprehensive nationwide sensitisation campaign. this extensive outreach effort will equip citizens to make informed decisions when confronted with deceptive online scams and tempting, yet fraudulent, get-rich-quick schemes, thereby enhancing their digital and financial safety
He said that the campaign would be carried out in collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Odenyi said that the Director-General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu had announced the agency’s plan to roll out a comprehensive Digital Awareness Campaign across strategically selected states.
The aim, he said, was to curb the rising cases of virtual asset and investment fraud in the country.
He said that the states would be chosen based on key vulnerability indicators such as prevalence of investment fraud, youth population density, and digital risk exposure.
He added that the campaign also planned for a youth-focused initiative.
“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.
“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,” the director said.
Odenyi reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to combating societal crimes in the country.
