Senate Confirms Tukur as NFIU Director

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

Mr Modibbo Hamman Tukur has been confirmed as the first Director of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU).

The confirmation of Mr Tukur was made on Wednesday by the Senate after he was nominated for the job by President Muhammadu Buhari some days ago.

At the plenary today, the Senate President, Mr Bukola Saraki, who presided over the session, congratulated the NFIU Director on his appointment, describing it as the first in the country.

“Let me on behalf of my distinguished colleagues congratulate Modibbo Hamman on his appointment as the first Director of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit; the first of its kind in this country.

“In the Senate, we moved for the independence of the NFIU which will help in the fight against corruption. I thank you all who participated in the creation of this unit.

“As has been said by some of our colleagues like the Deputy Senate President (DSP), this is a very important unit.

“We must ensure the neutrality, professionalism & independence of this unit because whatever it does reflects on the country in the fight against corruption.

“We hope that he does his work properly and makes us proud of what he will do,” the Senate President said.