ANEEJ Commends Nigeria’s exit from FATF Grey list, celebrates Collective reform success and Government leadership– Calls for sustained vigilance, coordination, and inclusive reform implementation

BENIN CITY, NIGERIA. October 26, 2025 – The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), a foremost civil society organization promoting anti-corruption, transparency, and financial integrity in Nigeria, has congratulated the Federal Government and all stakeholders for the country’s successful delisting from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List, describing the achievement as “a triumph of national collaboration and institutional reform.”

In a statement released in Benin City and signed by Rev. David Ugolor, Executive Director of ANEEJ, the organization commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), and members of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) community for their steadfast leadership, coordination, and commitment to compliance with global financial integrity standards.

“Nigeria’s delisting from the FATF Grey List is a defining moment that reflects our collective will to build a transparent, resilient, and credible financial system. It is a product of partnership, reform, and determination across government, civil society, and development partners,” Rev. Ugolor stated.

Partnership and Civil Society Collaboration

ANEEJ acknowledged that Nigeria’s journey to this success was strengthened by multi-stakeholder collaboration involving government institutions, regulators, professional bodies, and civil society actors. Through its partnership with the African Center for  Governance, Asset Recovery and Sustainable Development (African Center) with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), ANEEJ contributed to nationwide advocacy, institutional engagement, and technical dialogue aimed at strengthening the country’s AML/CFT and anti-corruption framework — particularly within the legal and judicial sectors. These collaborative efforts helped deepen understanding, improve compliance culture, and reinforce Nigeria’s readiness for the FATF review process.

The organization noted with satisfaction that Nigeria’s demonstrated progress in transparency, beneficial ownership reforms, and sectoral supervision were key determinants in the global community’s decision to delist the country from enhanced monitoring.

Sustaining the Gains

While celebrating this achievement, ANEEJ emphasized that exiting the FATF Grey List marks a new beginning rather than an end. The organization called on all stakeholders to sustain reform momentum, enhance coordination, and ensure full implementation of legal and institutional frameworks across all sectors.

“We must continue to consolidate the progress made and ensure that these reforms are fully embedded into our national systems. This is how we prevent regression and build global confidence in Nigeria’s governance and financial integrity,”
Rev. Ugolor added.

ANEEJ reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s anti-corruption and financial transparency agenda through evidence-based advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and partnership with reform-oriented agencies and international allies.

The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization founded in 1996 to promote transparency, environmental justice, and sustainable development in Africa. Based in Benin City, Nigeria, ANEEJ leads civic advocacy on asset recovery, anti-corruption, and social accountability, contributing to Nigeria’s global reputation as a reform-focused nation.

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