EFCC Intensifies Anti-Money Laundering Campaign as SCUML Enlightens Public on E-Registration in Kwara

EFCC Intensifies Anti-Money Laundering Campaign as SCUML Enlightens Public on E-Registration in Kwara

AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM

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The Special Control Unit against Money Laundering, SCUML, of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has intensified its public enlightenment campaign on anti-money laundering compliance with a sensitisation programme on “The Platform,” a live radio programme aired on Monday, March 16, 2026 on Radio Kwara 2, Midland 99.1 FM.

The programme was aimed at sensitising members of the public, particularly operators of Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs), on the importance of SCUML electronic registration and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Speaking during the programme, the Zonal Coordinator of SCUML in the Ilorin Zonal Directorate, CSE Uthman Abdulgafar, explained that SCUML was established by the Federal Government to monitor, supervise and regulate the activities of designated non-financial institutions in order to ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing regulations.

According to him, the unit operates under the EFCC and plays a crucial role in protecting Nigeria’s financial system from abuse by criminals seeking to launder illicit proceeds.

Abdulgafar noted that the introduction of the SCUML e-registration platform was designed to simplify and streamline the registration process for businesses and professionals operating within the designated non-financial sector. He explained that the platform enables organisations to register online, upload the required documentation and obtain their SCUML certificate with ease and without unnecessary delays.

He further explained that designated non-financial businesses and professions include sectors such as real estate, hospitality services, dealers in precious metals and stones, accountants, auditors, consultants, tax advisers, lawyers involved in financial transactions, and non-governmental organisations, among others.

He stressed that these sectors are considered vulnerable channels through which illicit funds may be laundered if proper regulatory oversight is not maintained.

Highlighting the benefits of compliance, Abdulgafar stated that registration with SCUML enhances transparency and credibility for businesses, while also safeguarding them from being used as conduits for financial crimes. He therefore urged operators of such businesses to take advantage of the e-registration platform to regularise their operations and align with existing laws and regulations.

He also called on members of the public to support the EFCC in the fight against financial crimes by promptly reporting suspicious financial activities and adhering strictly to regulatory guidelines. According to him, the fight against money laundering requires collective responsibility, noting that public awareness and compliance are critical to strengthening Nigeria’s anti-corruption and financial integrity framework.