The Nigeria Network of Non- Governmental Organizations (NNNGO) in collaboration with the Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering (SCUML) organised two regional workshops themed, Effective Implementation AML/CFT Requirements in the NPO Sector in Nigeria.

The first of the workshops was held in Lagos; Vantage Hub: Mosesola House on 19th February 2018 and gathered 67 participants from across the southern region. The second workshop, organised at Den is Hotel, Abuja on 26th February, 2018 was attended by 68 participants from the northern region.

In attendance were the Directors of NFIU, Mr Francis Usani and SCUML, Mr Bamanga Bello, as well as officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), SCUML, the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and various Civil Society Organizations (CSOs).

On March 28, 2018, over 200 participants from across the country attended the sector-wide conference themed Implementation of AML/CFT Standards for the Non-Profit Organisations, (NPOs) Sector in Nigeria. Organised by the Nigeria Network of NGOs, in collaboration with Special Control Unit on Money Laundering, the conference focused on the need for a reform of the legal framework on AML/CFT measures, strengthening of the criminal justice system and inter-agency cooperation, funding and capacity strengthening of regulatory agencies in ways that ensures ease of regulatory compliance by all sectors.

At the end of the conference, participants affirmed their commitment towards working to address critical issues faced by NPOs in relation to compliance with the law and called on SCUML to continue its good work of engaging and partnering with stakeholders in implementing a robust AML/CFT for the country