Hafsat Abubakar Bakari (born March 4, 1989) is a prominent Nigerian lawyer and financial intelligence expert.
With over 20 years of experience in the public and private sectors, She was recently appointed as the new Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) by President Bola Tinubu on February 20, 2024.
Profile
- Full Name: Hafsat Abubakar Bakari
- Born: March 4, 1989
- Age: 35 years old
- Place of Birth: Gombe State, Nigeria
- State Of Origin: Gombe State
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Parents: N/A
- Siblings: N/A
- Spouse: Mr Abubakar
- Children: N/A
- Profession: Lawyer
- Net Worth: $1 million
Early Life and Education
Hafsat Abubakar Bakari, the esteemed legal and financial intelligence expert, was born in Gombe State, Nigeria.
She was raised by his parents, whose details are unknown to the public. There is no information about her siblings.
Hafsat’s educational journey began at the University of Maiduguri in 1999, where she obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.
Hafsat Bakari continued her education at the University of Warwick; she obtained a Master of Laws (LLM) degree in International Law and Economic Development in 2001.
Her academic achievements led her to a lucrative career by establishing her as an expert in anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, and counter-proliferation financing.
Career
Hafsat Abubakar Bakari started in 2002 when she started working as a Legal Officer at the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC).
In 2006, she became a Senior Assistant Director in the Financial Policy and Regulation Department at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
Her unwavering commitment made her a prominent figure in Nigeria’s public and private sectors; in 2013, she was appointed Deputy Director/Head of the Legal and Compliance Unit at the NFIU.
In addition to her achievements, Hafsat Abubakar Bakari was appointed as the Director/Chief Executive Officer of the NFIU by President Bola Tinubu, which the Senate confirmed on February 14, 2024.
Awards & Nominations
- 2019: “Outstanding Woman in AML/CFT” by the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS).
Personal Life
The 35-year-old Hafsat Abubakar Bakari, a well-known Nigerian figure, is married to Abubakar.
Together, they have been blessed with children whose details are unknown to the public.
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Net Worth
Hafsat Bakari’s net worth is currently $1 million, based on her accrued earnings as a Nigerian lawyer and financial intelligence expert.
