Forwarded by: Mr. Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Abuja, Nigeria — At a time when Nigeria continues to confront corruption and other social vices, a growing emphasis is being placed on non-kinetic strategies—approaches that prevent crime through education, mindset change, and value reorientation rather than force or punishment. This philosophy is at the heart of a new book, Crime is a Bad Market, by Nigerian media entrepreneur and youth advocate Tayo Folorunsho.
Conceived as a non-kinetic crime-prevention initiative, the book is designed to educate and re-orient young minds, particularly student in both Universities and Colleges, before they become vulnerable to criminal influence. It is intended for wide distribution across schools and tertiary institutions, serving as an early-intervention tool to help students build a strong moral and psychological threshold against crime.
The book has received endorsement from the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, who, in his foreword, underscores that corruption in Nigeria is sustained not only by weak enforcement but by social attitudes that normalize or glorify illicit wealth. He notes that Crime is a Bad Market aligns with the EFCC’s broader mandate to address corruption at its roots through value reorientation and youth education.
Rather than focusing on enforcement, arrests, or punishment, Crime is a Bad Market adopts a preventive, non-kinetic framework, exposing the long-term social, psychological, and generational consequences of crime. The book challenges the illusion of “quick success” through illegal means and promotes integrity, accountability, and responsible citizenship as viable and rewarding alternatives.
Folorunsho’s work examines the cultural, social, and psychological drivers that push young people toward crime, while offering practical insights on ethical decision-making and national responsibility. He strongly believes that sustainable national security and development can only be achieved when young citizens are empowered with the right values early in life.
Through initiatives such as Edutainment First International Ltd/GTE, The Big Break Moment Africa, and You Against Crime International, Folorunsho has consistently advanced non-kinetic interventions that use education, storytelling, and youth engagement to promote positive behavior and civic responsibility.
His contributions have earned recognition from the Nigerian Police Force for youth development and social responsibility, as well as awards from the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC). His work includes successful school-based programs, anti-drug abuse campaigns supported by the NDLEA, and road safety advocacy initiatives in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
As Nigeria intensifies its fight against corruption, cybercrime, and financial misconduct, Crime is a Bad Market stands out as a compelling non-kinetic intervention, reinforcing the idea that education and values are the most sustainable weapons against crime.
