NIGERIA REMOVED FROM FATF GREY LIST, TINUBU HAILS GLOBAL RECOGNITION OF REFORMS
President Bola Tinubu has expressed satisfaction over Nigeriaβs removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, describing it as a significant milestone in the nationβs economic reform and anti-corruption journey.
The FATF, at its plenary meeting in Paris, France, announced Nigeriaβs delisting after reviewing the countryβs progress in strengthening its financial oversight and anti-money laundering framework. The removal signifies that Nigeria is no longer among jurisdictions under increased international scrutiny.
President Tinubu commended the collective efforts of key government officials, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Ministers of Aviation, Defence, Solid Minerals, Budget and Economic Planning, Foreign Affairs, and State for Finance, as well as the National Security Adviser. He also acknowledged the National Assembly and the Judiciary for their institutional support.
The President specially praised Ms. Hafsat Abubakar Bakari, Director and CEO of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), and her team for their βdedicated implementation of the national action plan,β which, according to him, restored global confidence in Nigeriaβs financial integrity.
He affirmed his administrationβs commitment to maintaining transparency and compliance with international financial standards, noting that the delisting reflects global recognition of Nigeriaβs renewed credibility and institutional reforms.
