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In a significant move aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s financial intelligence framework, President Bola Tinubu has greenlit the appointment of Hafsat Bakari as the Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), pending Senate confirmation.
Bakari steps into this pivotal role, succeeding Modibbo Tukur, who vacated the position in June 2023. The announcement came through a statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.
Described as a seasoned lawyer and financial intelligence expert, Bakari brings to the table a wealth of experience in anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, and counter-proliferation financing.
Before her elevation as CEO of the NFIU, Bakari served as Deputy Director at the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit. Her illustrious career path within the financial sector includes leadership roles such as Head of the General Services Unit, Head of the Strategy and Reorientation Unit, and Head of the Board Secretariat at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Tinubu expressed confidence in Bakari’s ability to fulfill her duties diligently, particularly amidst his administration’s intensified efforts to combat illicit financial flows and other fraudulent activities prevalent in certain segments of the nation’s foreign exchange markets.
Bakari’s appointment underscores Tinubu’s commitment to ensuring effective governance and combating financial malfeasance, signaling a renewed vigor in Nigeria’s efforts to safeguard its financial integrity and combat financial crimes.
