Ms Bakari said responsible media reporting on financial crimes would contribute to awareness creation, deterrence, and accountability.
The FATF is the world’s leading body for setting standards against money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing.
Nigeria was removed from the grey list alongside Burkina Faso, Mozambique, and South Africa.
The Senate has confirmed Hafsat Bakari’s appointment as the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) director.
“The president anticipates that Ms Bakari will bring her wealth of experience and expertise to full discharge in this critical role.”
