Nigeria Launches Women Anti-Money Laundering Network

The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), led by Chief Executive Officer Hafsat Abubakar Bakari, announced the launch of Nigeria's chapter of the Women Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Financing of Terrorism, and Counter Proliferation Financing Network on October 6, 2026. This initiative aims to strengthen women's leadership within the country's financial integrity framework.

Bakari, who serves as Nigeria's national correspondent for the Inter-Government Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), emphasized the importance of advancing professional development and mentorship among women in the fight against financial crime. The Nigerian chapter will align with the global movement established by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and aims to create a strategic platform for mentorship, knowledge sharing, and leadership development among women in the financial crime prevention ecosystem.

The initiative is expected to deepen cooperation among West African countries to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.