Honourable Busayo Oluwole Oke, President of the West Africa Chapter of the African Parliamentary Network on Illicit Financial Flows and Taxation (APNIFFT) Caucus and a distinguished Member of the Nigerian House of Representatives, participated in the 2025 APNIFFT Continental Conference held from October 13–15, 2025, at The Capital on the Park, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa.
The high-level gathering, jointly convened by APNIFFT and the Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA), commemorated a decade of sustained continental parliamentary action against illicit financial flows (IFFs) focusing on tax justice, transparency, and domestic resource mobilisation across Africa.
Held under the theme “A Decade of Combating Illicit Financial Flows and Advancing Tax Justice: Reflection, Innovation, and Political Will,” the conference brought together parliamentarians, policymakers, civil society leaders, and technical experts from across the continent to assess progress and chart a strategic roadmap for the next decade of fiscal governance in Africa.
In recognition of his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to fiscal accountability, Hon. Oke was elected Chairman of the Continental APNIFFT Association,West Africa Chapter, a role that underscores his dedication to promoting transparency and equity in Africa’s resource management.
Upon his election, Hon. Oke reaffirmed the collective resolve of African legislators to deepen collaboration, strengthen tax governance, and intensify the fight against illicit financial outflows that undermine Africa’s development aspirations. He emphasized the need for renewed political will, legislative innovation, and cross-border cooperation to safeguard the continent’s wealth and ensure sustainable growth.
