Nigeria Customs Service Enhances Anti-Money Laundering Efforts

On May 4, 2026, the Nigeria Customs Service held a sensitization program on anti-money laundering (AML) compliance at its headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. This event was part of the service's first quarter operational review meeting and focused on training officers from the AML and Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT) unit.

Assistant Comptroller General Muhammad Shuaibu emphasized the importance of AML and CFT operations within Nigeria's broader financial security framework, noting the unit's achievements over the past year in safeguarding the nation's financial system. He also highlighted improvements in Nigeria's financial ecosystem, including the issuance of bank cards that facilitate seamless international transactions.

Deputy Comptroller Saulawa Sunusi stressed the need for professional discipline among officers, urging adherence to established protocols and maintaining high moral standards in their duties. National Coordinator of AML/CFT Maud Salihu remarked on the evolving nature of financial crime, particularly the shift of illicit activities into digital and virtual spaces.