- Her nomination was confirmed after it was put to a voice vote.
- The NFIU is a federal agency responsible for collecting and analysing disclosures from reporting organisations.
The appointment of Hafsat Bakari to lead the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) as its CEO has been approved by the senate.
Following the presentation of a report by Emmanuel Udende, the chair of the Senate committee on anti-corruption, for his colleagues’ consideration, the red chamber officially confirmed Bakari.
President Bola Tinubu nominated Bakari as the NFIU’s substantive head last week and asked the upper house for approval before she took over.
Modibbo Maman Tukur, whose term ended on January 27, 2024, is being replaced by Bakari.
While presenting his report, Udende, senator representing Benue north-west, said the nominee met the requirements expected of her.
“After a thorough screening and a question and answer session, the committee recommends for confirmation the appointment of Hafsat Bakari as NFIU CEO,” he said.
Her nomination was confirmed after it was put to a voice vote.
Before she was appointed NFIU CEO, Bakari served as the agency’s deputy director.
At the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) where she previously worked, Bakari headed the general services unit, strategy and reorientation unit, and the board secretariat.
The NFIU is a federal agency responsible for collecting and analysing disclosures from reporting organisations.
It produces financial intelligence for other agencies combatting money laundering, terrorism financing, and other financial crimes.
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