We wish to inform you that the AUUI Annual Conference which also features the Historic Signing of the Memorandum of Agreement between African Union University – AUU International and Mayo College of Medical Laboratory and Technology/Opening of the AUU International-Mayo College Distance Learning Institute will hold, this October in partnership with Daaru Salaam University.
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time:· 10:00 – 1:00pm Nigeria time; 11pm – 2pm Sierra Leone time.
Theme of Conference: The Future of Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
Venue: Mayo College Campus at 32, Kargbo Drive Turay Street, Waterloo, Western Area, Rural District, Freetown, Sierra Leone and Daaru Salaam University, Hodan Distract, Near Taleh, Mogadishu, Somalia.
Virtual link: To be provided.
Order of Programme:
1) Opening Courtesy
2) Chairperson Remarks
3) Statement: History of the two Institutions Pro Vice Chancellor AUU International and Director of Mayo College
4) Statements a) President AUUI b) Vice President AUUI c) President Global Interfaith University d) President, TISBI. e) Chancellor, Daaru Salaam University f) Chancellor, Hamar University g) Chancellor/Representative of other Partner Universities.
- Topic Presentations for Conference “Future of Anti-Money Laundering Compliance”:
A. Imminent Predictions about the Future of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism – Diphat Tembo, CAMS, Director of the Compliance and Prevention Department of the Financial Intelligence Centre, Zambia
B. Top Financial Crime Predictions: Challenges and Solutions for Safeguarding our Global Economy – Professor Abdi Adan Osman, Vice Chancellor for admin and Finance and Legal Advisor, Daaru Salaam University and Researcher.
C. The Future of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Compliance in Sierra Leone – Professor Paul Allieu Kamara, Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy at Rudolph Kwanue University and Dean of Faculty of Management Sciences at African Union University
D. The Future of Anti-Money Laundering Compliance and Countering the Financing of Terrorism in Nigeria – Professor Ehi Eric Esoimeme, Professor of Business Law and Ethics at James Hope University, Rudolph Kwanue University and African Union University
E. Evolving Anti-Money Laundering Trends and Regulations – Lehana Nel, Forensic Accountant at TS Advisory and Consulting
F. Emerging Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Risks, Trends and Regulations – Rezaul Karim, ICA, CCI, Former Assistant Vice president – Financial Crime Investigations, HSBC, Bangladesh
G. Reposition of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit Towards Recovery of Illicit Financial Flows Linked to Revenues Collection and Trade- Based Money Laundering – Dr. Emmanuel Sotande, Head, Federal Government Accounts Analysis and Reporting, Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit
H. Preventing the Misuse of Artificial Intelligence by Criminals to Circumvent the Measures put in place to dismantle and disrupt the Cryptocurrency Ecosysyem – Professor Ehi Eric Esoimeme – Professor of Business Law and Ethics
- Signing of Memorandum of Agreement and Photo Session with Staff, Current Students and Old Students and Parents and well wishers close
- Presentation of AUU International – Global Interfaith University Part Scholarship to the best graduating Students.
- Presentation of Award of Honorary Membership of AUUI Academics Board to the Chancellors/Presidents of AUUI Partner Universities and Ministry of Education personnel.
- Launch of the AUU International-Mayo College Distance Learning Institute
- Presentation of Certificates to the Directors of the Distance Learning Institute as follows:
A. Director of Academics: Professor Ehi Eric Eric Esq. (President, AUU International)
B. Director of Research: Professor Paul Allieu Kamara (Vice President, AUU International)
C. Director of Development Services. Dr. Emmanuel Ande Ivorgba (President, Global Interfaith University)
D. Director of Management Services. Dr. Sesay, (Director of Studies, Mayo College of Medical Laboratory and Technology)
We look forward to the in-person/virtual meeting.
Best Regards,
Prof. Ehi Eric Esoimeme Esq .
Director of Academics and International Relations and Chairperson of AUU International Academic Board
