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Published on 2024-02-20 22:57:55
President Bola Tinubu has recently appointed Ms. Hafsat Abubakar Bakari to serve as the Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). This appointment is pending her confirmation by the Senate. The announcement was made in a statement released by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.
Prior to her appointment to the NFIU, Ms. Bakari has gained extensive experience as a lawyer and financial intelligence expert, particularly in anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, and counter-proliferation financing. She has previously served as the Deputy Director at the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit and has held various leadership roles within the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), including as the Head of the General Services Unit, Head of the Strategy and Reorientation Unit, and Head of the Board Secretariat.
President Tinubu anticipates that Ms. Bakari will leverage her wealth of experience and expertise to effectively discharge her duties, especially in light of the administration’s efforts to combat illicit financial flows and other corrupt practices that are prevalent in parts of the nation’s foreign exchange markets.
The appointment represents a significant step in efforts to strengthen financial intelligence and regulatory functions in Nigeria, and it underscores the commitment of the administration to fighting financial crimes and enhancing the integrity of the nation’s financial system.
Ms. Bakari’s nomination is a testament to her professional competence and leadership qualities, and her confirmation by the Senate will further solidify her position as the Director/Chief Executive Officer of the NFIU. This appointment comes at a critical time when there is a growing emphasis on enhancing financial transparency and combating money laundering and terrorism financing activities in Nigeria.
President Tinubu’s decision to appoint Ms. Bakari demonstrates a keen focus on appointing qualified and experienced professionals to critical roles within the government. This aligns with the administration’s objective to promote good governance, accountability, and transparency in both the public and private sectors.
In conclusion, Ms. Hafsat Abubakar Bakari’s appointment as the Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit is a positive development for Nigeria’s financial intelligence and regulatory landscape. Her extensive experience and expertise in financial intelligence and anti-money laundering efforts position her as a suitable candidate for this critical role. The pending confirmation by the Senate will further establish her mandate to lead the NFIU and contribute to the administration’s broader efforts to combat financial crimes and enhance the integrity of the country’s financial systems.
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