The Kogi Anti-Fraud Campaign team has called for early intervention on growing concerns around fraudulent activities among youths.
The team, led by Hon. Oluseyi Kelvin Eleta, Senior Special Assistant on Fraud and Internet Matters to Governor of Kogi State, made the call during a strategic engagement session with the Vice Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja, Prof. Gbenga Solomon Ibileye, as part of ongoing efforts to extend the campaign’s reach into tertiary institutions across the state.
The meeting, which focused on introducing the objectives and structure of the Anti-Fraud Campaign to the university community, placed strong emphasis on student sensitization and value reorientation.
Prof. Gbenga Solomon Ibileye warmly received the initiative and expressed firm support for its objectives. He acknowledged the relevance of the campaign in addressing pressing social challenges and pledged the institution’s cooperation in ensuring that fraudulent practices are significantly reduced within the university community.
The Vice Chancellor also provided practical guidance to the campaign team, stressing the importance of sustained engagement, structured sensitization programs, and collaboration with relevant stakeholders within the institution. Both parties agreed to strengthen their working relationship by organizing a comprehensive campus awareness program
The engagement featured key members of the campaign team, including Hon. Oluseyi Kelvin Eleta, Senior Special Assistant on Fraud and Internet Matters to the Governor; Hon. Munirat Bint Ibrahim, Senior Special Assistant on Women Entrepreneurship to the Governor; and Comrade Gbenga Adeyemi, Vice Chairman (West) of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Kogi State Chapter.
The visit forms part of a broader institutional outreach strategy aimed at building partnerships with higher institutions, ensuring ethical awareness, and promoting responsible conduct among students.
