Senate Confirms Tukur As New Financial Intelligence Unit Director

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Modibbo Hamman-Tukur as Director of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU).

At the plenary session on Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes presented a report on the confirmation of the nomination of Modibbo Hamman-Tukur for appointment as the NFIU Director.

Speaking on the appointment, Senator Barau Jibrin complimented the Committee for creating an avenue for the screening of the candidate.......

In his remarks, Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu advised Hamman-Tukur to "remain neutral and professional".

“He must remember that his tenure will end and he will account to everyone, including himself. What he will do while in this position is what counts. He must remain neutral and independent," Ekweremadu said.

The Senate then dissolved into the Committee of the Whole for the clause by clause consideration of the report.

Afterwards, Hamman-Tukur was confirmed as Director of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit.

from sahara reporters