Leading Anti-Money Laundering Association Brings Crucial Training, Networking to West African AML Professionals

LAGOS, Nigeria - The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) recently announced the formation of the ACAMS Nigeria Chapter. Made up of members from Nigeria and throughout West Africa, the chapter provides a forum for the professional development and networking of its members who come from a wide range of industry areas involved in the anti-money laundering counter-terrorism financing field.

“For many countries in West Africa, there is a great need to demonstrate that preventative measures are in place to prohibit the proceeds of crime from entering into the legitimate financial systems of the region,” said Gregory Calpakis, CAMS, Executive Director of ACAMS.

Calpakis continued, “The many-faceted challenge of preventing money laundering and terrorist financing requires a multi-pronged approach of education, networking and cooperation, and an ACAMS local Chapter is the perfect conduit.”

An inaugural event will be held at the Ocean View Restaurant in Adetokunbo Ademola (Victoria Island, Lagos) on Friday, June 26th beginning at 9:00AM to celebrate the launch of the ACAMS Nigeria Chapter.

The guest speakers for this landmark event will include Senator Sola Akinyede — Chairman, Senate Committee on Drugs, Narcotics, Financial Crimes and Anti-Corruption in Nigeria, Dr. Abdullahi Shehu — Director General of GIABA (Inter Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa) and Gregory J. Calpakis, CAMS — Executive Director of ACAMS. Chapter members will have the opportunity to meet the chapter board, network with other AML professionals and discuss upcoming events.

About the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists(R)

ACAMS is an international membership organization dedicated to enhancing the knowledge and skills of AML professionals from a wide range of industries. It serves 10,000 members in 140 countries with extensive resources designed to develop and sharpen the skills required for superior job performance and career advancement. Its CAMS(R) certification is the most widely recognized AML certification among compliance professionals worldwide. Visit the ACAMS website at www.ACAMS.org.

Source: Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists

Catalina Martinez of ACAMS, +1-305-373-0020 ext. 3008, cmartinez at acams.org