The Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, inaugurated another EFCC Integrity Club at Diamond Sangard School located at 22 Egbohom Street, off Old Refinery Road, Elelenwo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Speaking at the Inauguration, the Acting Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Abdulkarim Chukkol, warned students to stay away from corruption and be ambassadors of the Commission. The Chairman who spoke through Superintendent of EFCC, Akpos Deborah Mezeh-Ekisowei, Head, Public Affairs Department, Port Harcourt Command further charged the students to uphold the core values of the Club, which are integrity, discipline and honesty.
“There are instances in which corruption manifests in the school environment like lying, internet fraud, and stealing. You should not be found exhibiting these unhealthy practices”, he said.
Furthermore, Chukkol said the purpose of the Integrity Club is to promote honesty among members.
In her remark, the proprietress of the school, Mrs. Ngowari Adokiye thanked the EFCC for choosing Daimond Sangard School for the inauguration of the Integrity Club.
“We are very glad to have you in our midst, having chosen to enlighten our school, our students and the entire Elelenwo Community. We as parents and teachers will ensure that the aim and objectives of this club is brought to a perfect fulfillment “, she said.
Miss Blessing Oluwaseyi, a student and a president of the EFCC Integrity Club, said that being the president of the club has given her the power to promote integrity in the school.
Forty nine students took oath of service at the event.
