The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has stepped up efforts to combat illicit financial flows and terrorism financing through a sensitisation programme on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT).
The programme, held on May 4 at the Service Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, formed part of its first-quarter operational review and training for AML/CFT Unit officers.
Assistant Comptroller-General in charge of Headquarters, Muhammad Shuaibu, said the initiative underscores the growing importance of AML/CFT operations in safeguarding Nigeria’s financial system. He noted that the Unit’s impact now extends beyond borders and has become critical to national security.
Shuaibu also highlighted improvements in Nigeria’s financial system, including the global usability of Nigerian-issued bank cards for seamless international transactions.
Speaking further, Acting Provost Marshal, Deputy Comptroller Saulawa Sunusi, stressed the need for integrity, discipline and professionalism among officers, urging them to uphold ethical standards and strengthen collaboration.
In his remarks, National Coordinator of AML/CFT, Assistant Comptroller Mas’ud Salihu, said financial crimes are increasingly moving into digital spaces, stressing the need for proactive measures, improved communication and continuous sensitisation.
The programme also featured a lecture on official correspondence, while officers were urged to remain vigilant and adhere strictly to established protocols.
