By Praise Chinecherem
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Anambra State Command has urged Nigerian youths to exercise caution and be aware of the dangers of an insatiable desire for instant wealth.
The State Commandant, Maku Olatunde gave the caution on Tuesday in Awka at a press conference on National sensitization on Security consciousness campaign against Get- Rich -Quick syndrome organized by the National Orientation Agency, NOA in Awka.
The State Commandant, represented by Okadigbo Edwin, Head of Media and Tactical, attributed the surge in crime, lawlessness, and heinous acts like kidnapping and killings for money rituals to a societal obsession with instant wealth.
He said the obsession can lead individuals to prioritize financial gain over moral principles, contributing to the breakdown of law and order.
“In a society where materialism and desire to belong in the elite is the order of the day, there is always an alarming rate of crime and social vices.
“Many of our youths are no longer interested in doing the right thing, some dropped out of school to embark on kidnapping, Killings, and cybercrime also known as yahoo yahoo, favoring shortcuts that often lead to dead ends” he said.
He called on the youths to channel their energy and ambition towards legitimate opportunities for wealth creation, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing integrity, hardwork and moral values.
The Anambra NSCDC helmsman enjoined parents to give their wards adequate orientation to divert their minds from quick wealth syndrome. He reaffirmed the commitment of security agencies to ramp up efforts aimed at ensuring the safety and security of lives and property.
While calling on the members of the public to be vigilant, he maintained that providing credible information on suspicious activities to the security agencies would help tackle the menace of crime and criminality.
