‘Fraud investigators crucial to Nigeria’s development’

President and Chairman-in-Council, Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN), Manason Garkuwa Rubainu, has stressed the importance of the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN) to nation-building.

Speaking at the CIFCFIN’s induction in Abuja as a corporate member of the APBN, Rubainu noted that the induction marked a significant milestone not only for fraud investigators but also for the entire professional bodies in Nigeria.

He commended the institute for deploying forensic and fraud investigation skills, strategies and expertise to fight corruption and financial crimes in the country.

His words: “Accountability, transparency and forensic investigation are central to our national discourse. The expertise of CIFCFIN in forensics and fraud investigation would undoubtedly elevate Nigeria’s capacity to ensure transparency and uphold justice in the system, and serve as a powerful deterrent to those that may seek to undermine the progress of the country.”

He stated that CIFCFIN’s expertise in forensics and fraud investigation had the potential for cross-professional collaborations that could produce ground-breaking outcomes.saying, he could envision forensic investigators’ collaborative synergy in the area of fraud detection within the APBN, as he believed the integration of CIFCFIN into APBN would open up new opportunities for learning, cooperation and national development.

Rubainu said he was optimistic about what the future held for APBN and CIFCFIN as part of their professional family, saying they would together chart new paths, overcome new challenges, and achieve new milestones in their shared quest for a prosperous and well-governed Nigeria.

On the importance of adhering to professional standards and ethics, the APBN president said: “At the heart of any profession are the standards and ethics that guide its members. APBN prides itself on upholding the highest standards of professionalism across all sectors, and I believe that CIFCFIN, by the nature of its mission, is an institute that deeply aligns with these principles. I urge you to continue promoting ethical conduct, professionalism, and excellence in your field. These values not only elevate the reputation of our professions but also ensure that we are seen as credible partners in nation-building.”

Responding, the Registrar/CEO of CIFCFIN, Dr Isa Salifu, who represented the President/Chairman-in-Council, Dr IliyasuGashinbaki, said the institute considered the induction as a major privilege and would be coming into the APBN with some values that would support and strengthen what the body was already doing.

“It is important to state that the core values of CIFCFIN can be summarised into what we call EPIC – Excellence, Professionalism, Integrity and Courage. And I want to assure you that we are bound to bring these values to the table in working as a body within the APBN as the umbrella organisation of all professional bodies in the country,” he said.”