Imo Pledges Support as EFCC Assesses NPO Money Laundering Risks
Imo State has pledged to support the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's 2026 field assessment of money-laundering and terrorism-financing risks in the non-profit sector. Secretary to the State Government Cosmas Iwu received an EFCC-led inter-agency delegation in Owerri on behalf of Governor Hope Uzodimma. He said the state would work with federal agencies and provide support for the exercise. The EFCC clarified that Imo State is not under investigation. The nationwide assessment is designed to identify vulnerable non-profit organisations, protect legitimate charities from undue restrictions, and prevent charities from being used to launder money or fund terrorism. Officials urged NPOs to comply with SCUML registration, maintain proper records and carry out donor due diligence. Participants also called for a harmonised digital registration system for non-profit organisations.
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