The National Orientation Agency, NOA, has lauded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for its recent successful cybercrime crackdown that dismantled a sophisticated syndicate operating within Nigeria’s borders.
According to the agency, this operation serves as a powerful statement that the Federal Republic of Nigeria will not tolerate criminality in any form, regardless of the nationality of the perpetrators.
Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director General of NOA, emphasised that Nigeria must safeguard its national integrity and uphold the rule of law as a sovereign nation determined to maintain ethical standards and a respectable global image.
“Nigeria will not be a haven or dumping ground for criminal enterprises, cybercriminals, whether foreign nationals or citizens, must realise that our enforcement agencies are vigilant, equipped, and resolute in bringing perpetrators to justice,” Issa-Onilu said.
Cybercrime crackdown: A call for responsible citizenship
While commending the EFCC’s decisive action, NOA reiterated its ongoing commitment to promoting ethical conduct and responsible citizenship across the country. Through the National Value Charter and its extensive public sensitisation campaigns, the agency has continued to champion values of integrity, patriotism, and accountability among Nigerians.
The Director General called upon all Nigerians and non-Nigerians alike to respect the laws of the land and desist from any act capable of undermining national security and moral fabric.
He further urged community leaders, traditional institutions, civil society organisations, and the media to play a more active role in reinforcing these values at every level of society.
“Journalists, educators, and cultural leaders must help shape a society where ethical behavior is celebrated, and deviance is collectively condemned,” Issa-Onilu added.
Strengthening partnerships against cybercrime
The NOA described the recent cybercrime crackdown by the EFCC as a model of decisive leadership in law enforcement. It emphasised that this kind of robust action is essential in the fight against cybercrime networks that continue to pose significant threats to Nigeria’s economy and international reputation.
The agency called for stronger inter-agency collaboration and increased citizen participation to ensure that Nigeria remains a hostile ground for cybercriminal activities.
“We commend the EFCC for demonstrating leadership in this regard. This is how nations are built—through collective accountability and firm adherence to the rule of law,” the statement concluded.
The NOA reaffirmed its readiness to continue partnering with enforcement agencies like the EFCC to combat cybercrime while fostering a culture of civic responsibility and ethical governance.
