The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to combating financial crimes, including money laundering, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing, as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security and financial systems.
Commandant General of the Corps, Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, made this known while receiving a delegation of operational experts from the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) at the NSCDC National Headquarters in Abuja.
Represented by the Deputy Commandant General in charge of Technical Services, Zakari Ningi, the NSCDC boss described the visit as strategic, noting that it underscores the growing collaboration between both institutions in safeguarding the nation’s financial architecture.
He stressed that tackling financial crimes requires collective responsibility, emphasizing the need for sustained synergy, trust, and enhanced intelligence sharing among relevant agencies.
“The fight against financial crimes cannot be done in isolation. It demands strong inter-agency cooperation and coordination to achieve meaningful results,” he said.
In his remarks, the leader of the NFIU delegation, Abdulrahman Mustapha, commended the NSCDC for its consistent support, particularly highlighting the role of the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) led by Commandant Audrey Obey.
Mustapha noted that the Unit’s professionalism and contributions have significantly strengthened intelligence operations and boosted ongoing efforts to curb financial crimes in the country.
The visit also featured technical presentations aimed at deepening operational collaboration and improving integrated intelligence frameworks among security and financial regulatory agencies.
The engagement mark another step in ongoing efforts by both institutions to reinforce cooperation and enhance Nigeria’s capacity to detect, prevent, and respond effectively to financial crimes.
