Nigerian Bar Association to Host Anti-Money Laundering Training for Branch Executives

  By Umar Faruk 

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the understanding of anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism measures among lawyers in Nigeria, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Anti-Money Laundering Committee (NBA AMLC) is set to host a hybrid training session on December 12.

The training, which is targeted at chairmen and executive members of NBA branches across the country, will provide an overview of the Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC) and other regulatory frameworks for lawyers in Nigeria. Participants will also receive a summary of the findings of the Risk Assessment Report (RAR) with recommendations on how to mitigate identified risks.

To facilitate participation, zoom links will be provided to enable online attendance. The training aims to encourage NBA branches to disseminate information and findings to their members nationwide.

Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, President of the Nigerian Bar Association, will be in attendance. The project is supported by the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) African Center for Governance, Asset Recovery and Sustainable Development, (the African Center), African Network for Economic and Environmental Justice (ANEEJ).