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The Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering, SCUML, of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has charged Designated Non-Financial Institutions, DNFIs, to ensure full compliance with the provisions of the anti-money laundering laws and regulations in combating money laundering and terrorism financing in Nigeria.
Speaking during a sensitization programme organised for accredited DNFIs on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at the Lagos Zonal Office of the EFCC, Pascal Samu, Lagos Coordinator, SCUML, said the purpose of the sensitization was to educate the DNFIs on their obligations under the Money Laundering Prohibition Act.
“This programme is essential in creating awareness and seeking the cooperation of Designated Non-Financial Institutions in the fight against money laundering in Nigeria,” he said.
Samu, who stated that terrorist financing was pillared upon money laundering, added that the cooperation of DNFIs would combat the scourge of terrorism in Nigeria.
According to him, “The Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has warned all members to observe due diligence in their businesses to avoid sanctions in line with the Money Laundering Act.”
In attendance were automobile dealers, consulting firms, real estate agents, hoteliers, supermarket owners and travel agents.
