Group Praises Tinubu as EU Delists Nigeria from AML/CFT High-Risk Countries
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Group Praises Tinubu as EU Delists Nigeria from AML/CFT High-Risk Countries
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has commended the removal of Nigeria from the European Union’s list of high-risk countries for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT), describing it as a major boost to the country’s international standing.
In a statement signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary, Segun Ogedengbe, the group said the decision would help reposition Nigeria positively in the comity of nations and improve its global image.
TMV noted that the development followed Nigeria’s earlier removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) list of Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring in October 2025, after the country successfully completed its FATF Action Plan.
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According to the group, the twin achievements were a reflection of the “extraordinary leadership and strong political will” of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, especially in the area of economic and institutional reforms.
The statement said President Tinubu’s leadership had strengthened inter-agency coordination and enhanced collaboration with key stakeholders, including international partners, leading to the implementation of critical legal, regulatory and institutional reforms to address deficiencies in Nigeria’s AML/CFT framework.
TMV said the EU decision would ease enhanced due diligence requirements for Nigerian individuals, businesses and financial institutions engaging with European partners, while also improving correspondent banking relationships and boosting investor confidence.
It added that the delisting would further integrate Nigeria into the global financial system and enhance the country’s global financial credibility.
The group said Nigeria had, since the assumption of office by President Tinubu, recorded notable changes across various sectors, stressing that the reforms embarked upon by the administration were already yielding positive results.
TMV expressed optimism that the current trajectory would further strengthen Nigeria’s position in the global business environment and attract increased foreign investment.
