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Tinubu makes new appointment
The announcement was made by Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson, on Tuesday.
President Bola Tinubu has named Hafsat Bakari as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU).
The announcement was made by Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson, on Tuesday.
Bakari’s appointment is subject to confirmation by the senate. With a background in law and financial intelligence, Bakari brings extensive experience in anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, and counter-proliferation financing (AML/CFT/CPF).
The NFIU, a federal agency tasked with gathering and analyzing disclosures from reporting organizations, plays a crucial role in combating money laundering, terrorism financing, and other financial crimes.
Prior to her role as CEO, Bakari served as the deputy director at the NFIU and held various positions at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
President Tinubu expressed confidence in Bakari’s ability to contribute to the administration’s efforts in combating illicit financial flows and financial crimes.
Additionally, Tinubu recently approved the appointment and reappointment of chairpersons of boards and CEOs for several agencies, including the appointment of Oyetunde Oladimeji Ojo, his son-in-law, as the CEO of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA).
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