AN EVALUATION OF CYBER CRIME AMONGST YOUTHS IN IGBOLAND: A THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVE

Authors

Lawrence Nnamdi Nwogbo Department of Religion and Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Author

cybercrime, youths, Igboland

Materialism has eaten deep into the fabrics of modern Igbo society. This has made youths to

desire become rich overnight neglecting the value of hard work and dignity of labour. This

theoretical paper assessed cybercrime amongst youths in Igboland, causative factors and

practical strategies for curbing the menace in our clime. The purpose of the study is to explore

the forms, effects of cybercrime on youths and the society, as well as to point out the role of the

Church and government in ameliorating it. The study suggests that the church, government,

media, and relevant agencies should adopt a strategic approach towards curbing it. The study

also recommends that the Church should partner with the government in providing employment

to the youths through adequate investment in agriculture, establishment of vocational and

industrial training centers, youth empowerment programs and so on. The media should anchor

programs that would sensitize youths on the dangers and implications of cybercrime. Moreover,

the government should ensure that people perpetrating cybercrime when arrested should be

punished in accordance with the law

Lawrence Nnamdi Nwogbo, Department of Religion and Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka