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The Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) will today, November 12, 2023, commence its 40th Technical Commission Plenary and its 27th Ministerial Committee meeting in Abuja.
GIABA Technical Commission is an assembly of experts, including representatives of member state’s development partners and observers in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing, who meet twice yearly to share their experiences concerning the challenges faced in implementing effective Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism measures.
The Plenary are GIABA Statutory meetings, which are integral part of efforts to ensure compliance with Anti Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism AML/CFT Standards and to foster regional peace, security and integration in the ECOWAS region.
A key feature during the meetings is the consideration and approval of the follow-up reports of the mutual evaluation of member States’ level of compliance with the Financial Action Task Force FATF 40 Recommendations on AML/CFT.
The 40th Plenary Meeting will be declared open by Honorable Minister of Justice Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, who will also deliver the opening address.