By Abbanobi – Eku Onyekachi
The Senate has confirmed Ms. Hafsat Bakari for appointment as Director of Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU).
Her confirmation was done by the legislators on Tuesday during a plenary by the legislators.
Her confirmation followed adoption of screening report of the Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes at the Committee of the Whole on Tuesday. The report was presented by Chairman of the committee, Emmanuel Udende (APC- Benue).
While presenting the report, Udende said after a through screening of the nominee, the committee was satisfied of her capacity to be appointed as Director of NFIU, just as he urged the senate to confirm her appointment.
Sen.Mohammed Monguno (APC-Borno) said her appointment was a square peg in a square hole, given her steering performance and experience. He said her experience garnered over the years would help in fighting financial terrorism and money laundering activities.
Similarly, Sen.Abdul Ningi (PDP-Bauchi) said the nominee was experienced in fighting financial crimes, saying that she was another good nominee of President Bola Tinubu. Ningi said he was sure that the nominee was apolitical as she was not disposed to any political leanings, hence a good choice for Nigeria.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio in his remarks after the confirmation, thanked the committee for a wonderful screening of the nominee.
He also congratulated Hasfat, saying that he is hopeful that she would bring her experience to bear in her new appointment. Akpabio also congratulated Tinubu for the appointment of Hafsat, adding that it is a square peg in a square hole.
