Africa
THE Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa, GIABA, concluded a High-Level Advocacy Mission to the Authorities of the Republic of Togo.
The Director-General of GIABA, Edwin W. Harris Jr. who led the Team, had in his company, Gen. Idrissa Toure, the Heads of Ivorian and Togolese Financial Investigation Units, FIU, Staff of GIABA.
The Team met with Her Excellency, Victoire S. Tomegah-Dogbe, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Togo, who reiterated the strong commitment and support for the Mission and the Fight against ML/TF in the Country and promised to address all Identified Gaps in the Country’s 2nd Round Mutual Evaluation Report.
GIABA DG Reiterated GIABA’s Continuous Support to Togo. The Team also met with the Ministers of Finance and Economy, Security and Justice, where both renewed their commitment and Support for the FIU and ML/TF in the country.
The Central Bank of West Africa, BCEAO’s Team also met with the GIABA Delegation and agreed to advance their Role in ML/TF/FI, banking supervision and advocated for the adoption of the UEMOA Uniform Law in Togo.
A.I
Aug. 13, 2024
Tags: Edwin W. Harris Jr. GIABA
