Adesanya-Davies Praises CAPA’s Endorsement of Tinubu’s Anti-Terror Financing Crackdown
Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies has commended the Council of American Peace Advocates (CAPA) for its recent endorsement of the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu over decisive actions targeting terrorism financing networks in Nigeria.
CAPA, a global peace advocacy body, recently applauded the Federal Government for identifying and blacklisting 60 additional individuals and corporate entities linked to terrorism financing. The organization described the move as a significant and necessary step toward strengthening both national and regional security frameworks.
According to CAPA Secretary General, Rhonda Hardee, the intensified crackdown reflects a strategic shift in counter-terrorism efforts by focusing on financial networks that sustain extremist activities. She described illicit funding as the “lifeblood of global terrorism,” emphasizing the importance of disrupting such channels.
The council further praised Nigeria’s revised security doctrine, which now recognizes 31 categories of terrorist-linked actors, including ransom facilitators and political enablers. CAPA characterized this development as a critical advancement in the country’s counter-terrorism strategy.
CAPA also highlighted improved coordination among key Nigerian institutions, including the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, and the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC). The group noted that joint enforcement efforts between 2024 and 2026 have led to the disruption of illicit financial flows and the freezing of assets linked to terrorism.
Ambassador Hardee pointed to the broader socio-economic consequences of terrorism financing, noting its role in exacerbating food insecurity in farming communities through displacement, illegal taxation, and disrupted agricultural activities.
With the latest sanctions—comprising 48 individuals and 12 firms—the total number of blacklisted entities has risen to 92, following earlier enforcement actions in March 2024 and May 2025.
While acknowledging these achievements, CAPA urged the Nigerian government to expand investigations to uncover high-level collaborators operating within elite and transnational networks.
Reacting to the development, Adesanya-Davies described CAPA’s commendation as “a strong affirmation of international confidence in Nigeria’s renewed security direction,” while calling for sustained transparency, accountability, and adherence to justice in counter-terrorism operations.
CAPA reiterated its broader commitment to global peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and sustainable development in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The organization also noted that its March 2026 Gender-Based Violence training programme empowered over 2,000 participants across Africa, including delegates from Nigeria and Eswatini.
The council reaffirmed its dedication to advancing peace initiatives and institutional reforms that prioritize diplomacy and long-term stability.
