The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has described Nigeria’s removal from the European Union’s list of high risk countries for Anti Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) as a significant milestone capable of repositioning the country positively on the global stage.
In a statement signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary, Segun Ogedengbe, the group said the development would enhance Nigeria’s international profile and strengthen its standing among the comity of nations.
TMV noted that the decision followed Nigeria’s earlier removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) list of Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring in October 2025, after the country successfully completed its FATF Action Plan.
The group expressed satisfaction that the achievements were driven by what it described as the “extraordinary leadership and strong political will” of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly in implementing bold economic and institutional reforms.
According to TMV, the president’s leadership has fostered effective inter-agency coordination, deeper collaboration with international partners, and comprehensive legal, regulatory and institutional reforms aimed at addressing previously identified deficiencies in Nigeria’s AML/CFT framework.
It added that Nigeria’s removal from the EU high risk list would significantly boost the country’s global financial credibility by easing enhanced due diligence requirements for Nigerian individuals, businesses and financial institutions engaging with European counterparts.
TMV further stated that the development would improve correspondent banking relationships, enhance investor confidence and deepen Nigeria’s integration into the international financial system.
“We believe that President Tinubu has, within a short time, substantially improved Nigeria’s standing in the global business arena,” the statement said.
The group added that since President Tinubu assumed office, Nigeria has continued to witness notable improvements across various sectors of the economy.
