Nigeria has earned global recognition in the fight against financial crimes, securing a prestigious stolen asset recovery award jointly presented by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the World Bank, and the Egmont Group.
The award was announced in the wake of the 32nd Plenary of Heads of Financial Intelligence Units held in Baku, Azerbaijan, where Nigeria’s efforts in combating illicit financial flows and recovering stolen assets were widely acknowledged.
Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), Hafsat Bakari, described the recognition as a significant milestone that underscores the critical role played by the NFIU and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in strengthening Nigeria’s financial system.
Bakari noted that the honour comes at a time when Nigeria is intensifying reforms aimed at safeguarding the integrity of its financial architecture and ensuring compliance with international standards.
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She further emphasized that the award reflects the country’s commitment to international cooperation, effective intelligence sharing, operational excellence, and successful asset recovery efforts.
The recognition is regarded as one of the highest honours within the global financial intelligence community, reinforcing Nigeria’s growing reputation as a key player in the fight against corruption and financial crimes.
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