President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ms. Hafsat Abubakar Bakari as the Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), pending Senate confirmation.
Bakari, a lawyer and financial intelligence expert, previously served as Deputy Director at the NFIU and held various roles at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Her appointment aims to bolster the administration’s efforts in combating illicit financial activities and sharp practices in the foreign exchange markets.
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