As part of its ongoing advocacy and stakeholder engagement, the Executive Director of the African Center for Governance, Asset Recovery and Sustainable Development, Madam Juliet Ibekaku-Nwagwu, paid an advocacy visit to the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Chief Afam Osigwe, SAN, to discuss the strengthening of ongoing anti-money laundering (AML) initiatives currently supported under the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)-funded project.
The meeting reviewed the progress of joint interventions implemented in 2025, particularly in collaboration with the NBA Anti-Money Laundering Committee (NBA-AMLC). These included monthly AML/CFT webinars for legal practitioners, capacity-building sessions, and Training of Trainers programmes conducted across various states.
Discussions also focused on ensuring the long-term continuity and institutional strengthening of these AML interventions. The Executive Director emphasized the importance of embedding the initiatives within the NBA’s existing structures to promote sustained impact, continuity, and stronger local ownership beyond the current phase of external support. She noted that this approach would help consolidate the gains already made while positioning the NBA to play a more central role in shaping future compliance and professional development efforts.
In his response, the NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, reaffirmed his commitment to supporting all initiatives concerning the NBA AMLC. He expressed readiness to work closely with the African Center to ensure the continuity, relevance, and sustainability of the interventions.
The meeting also set the tone for a stronger partnership in 2026, with renewed commitment to advancing compliance, accountability, and integrity within the legal profession.
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