NFIU launches Women in AML/CFT/CPF Network chapter October 6
The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) will launch the Nigerian chapter of the global Women in Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Counter-Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF) Network on October 6, 2026. The initiative is championed by the NFIU Chief Executive Officer and Nigeria's National Correspondent to GIABA, Hafsat Abubakar Bakari.
The network reflects Nigeria's commitment to promoting women's leadership and professional development in combating money laundering, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing. According to Ms Bakari, women are playing critical roles in financial intelligence, criminal investigations, regulation, compliance, risk management, legal advisory services, financial institutions, fintech innovation, and corporate governance.
The Nigerian chapter will bring together women from financial intelligence units, law enforcement agencies, regulatory institutions, banks, designated non-financial businesses, academia, and development organisations. Members will benefit from mentorship programmes, technical exchanges, networking opportunities, and capacity-building initiatives aimed at strengthening expertise across the sector.
Beyond Nigeria, the NFIU will advocate through GIABA for establishing a West African chapter to extend mentorship and knowledge-sharing opportunities to women across the region. The initiative was established during Singapore's FATF presidency and supports greater participation of women in leadership positions globally. Are you working in the financial sector and interested in professional development opportunities in anti-money laundering?