The leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), in collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), is pleased to invite you to a series of NBA Anti-money Laundering (NBA-AML) Sensitization Workshop for Legal Practitioners in Nigeria.
As you are aware, Chapter 2 of the Rules of Professional Conduct 2023 provides GUIDELINES AND RULES ON ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING AND COMBATING THE FINANCING OF TERRORISM FOR LEGAL PRACTITIONERS.
The Rules underscores preparedness of Legal Practitioners to self regulate; not to be subjected to external control by law enforcement agencies, and projects the reputation of the NBA as a responsible self-regulatory body. Our role in the fight against money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism cannot be overemphasized.
This sensitization workshop for legal practitioners in Nigeria highlights the importance of AML compliance, the role of lawyers in preventing financial crimes, and provides a comprehensive understanding of the NBA guidelines.
This is the first in the series of this sensitization exercise and shall hold on Tuesday, 21/5/2023, at the NBA House, Abuja, by 8am. We are privileged to have in this series, two very senior members of the Bar, take us through the workshop and shall also get perspectives from the relevant enforcement agencies.
Physical attendance is encouraged. Members can also join virtually by following this link:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86946306742?pwd=RYmbHUP6k7Nziofr1tuKhBfgqE5h6A.IglHphN1PZWhzzfx.
Thank you, and have a restful weekend.
Akorede Habeeb Lawal
National Publicity Secretary
