Reps panel to tackle terrorism financing, money laundering

The House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes has promised to tackle terrorism financing and money laundering.

Committee chairman Ginger Obinna made the pledge during the committee’s inaugural meeting yesterday. He said enablers of financial crimes will be brought to justice.

Obinna, who said it will not be business as usual, added that the committee would roll out strategies and policies that are necessary to safeguard the country’s financial system and uphold the rule of law. He affirmed the lawmakers’ confidence and capabilities to tackle the innate challenges of financial crimes in the country.

Obinna also promised to carry everyone along and run an open-door policy.