AUU INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2025
On the 8th of November, 2025, African Union University - AUU International held its conference in partnership with Daaru Salaam University. The Conference began with prayers and welcome remarks from the President of AUU International, Professor Ehi Eric Esoimeme and the Vice President of AUU International, Professor Paul Allieu Kamara. The Conference also featured Statements from representatives of the AUU International Consortium, including the Vice President of the University of Management - TISBI, the Chancellor of Daaru Salaam University and the Director of Postgraduate Studies of Hamar University. The highlight of the Conference were the topical presentations on the Future of Anti-Money Laundering Compliance and Financial Crime Compliance. The first speaker, Professor Solomon Ediriverere Esomu Ph.D, Post Ph.D, DBA, DrAPO, JP, COREN, MNSE,MCPN, NIEEE,FPET,FCIML,FCMP, FCM,FCE,AICEA, AIPET, AICA, AICPAM, AUUI DEAN OF FACULTY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING demonstrated how Fraud Related Offences can be investigated Using Traditionally Programmed Systems and Artificial Intelligence" while the second speaker, Professor Abdi Adan Osman, Vice Chancellor for admin and Finance and Legal Advisor, Daaru Salaam University and Researcher enhanced our Understanding on Academic Fraud: Typologies, Risks and Mitigation Strategies. The third speaker, Lehana Nel, Forensic Accountant at TS Advisory and Consulting, extensively discussed the Evolving Anti-Money Laundering Trends and Regulations while the fourth speaker, Prof. Ehi Eric Esoimeme Esq., LLB, BL, LLM, JD, HC, PhD, DProfQAHE, ICA, CAMC, CCO, CPRM, CRA, CFIP, FGAFM, FCACC, FERP, FIMC, HON. FQAHE, Director of Academics and International Relations, and Chairperson of the Academic Board of AUU International, examined the Potential Misuse Of Artificial Intelligence To Circumvent Technology-Based Processes For AML/CFT Compliance In The Cryptocurrency Ecosystem. The last speaker, 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, presented on the Future of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Compliance in Sierra Leone. It was a very insightful Conference filled with thought provoking discussions and strategic recommendations.
Dear Academics, Professionals and Stakeholders,
You are invited to the African Union University, International Annual Conference 2025.
When: November 8, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM West Central Africa
Venue: Mayo College and Daaru Salaam University Campus/Online.
Registration: You can send an email to info@auuinternational.org to document your interest in attending the Conference. Further to the documentation, you will receive a reply email with the zoom registration link.
Order of Programme:
1) Opening Courtesy (11:00 - 11:05: 5 minutes)
2) Chairperson Remarks (11:06 - 11:10: 5 minutes)
3) Statements a) President AUUI b) Vice President AUUI c) TEC Director d) NCTVE Director e) Director of Mayo College f) President Global Interfaith University g) President, TISBI. h) President, Rudolph Kwanue University i) Chancellor, Daaru Salaam University j) Chancellor, Hamar University k) Chancellor/Representative of other Partner Universities (11:11 - 12:00) 5 minutes each)
4)Topic Presentations for Conference “Future of Anti-Money Laundering Compliance”: (12:00 - 1:10: 10 minutes each)
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 (10 minutes)
B. 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 (10 minutes)
C. Understanding Academic Fraud: Typologies, Risks and Mitigation Strategies – Professor Abdi Adan Osman, Vice Chancellor for admin and Finance and Legal Advisor, Daaru Salaam University and Researcher. (10 minutes)
D. Invesigating Fraud Related Offences Using Traditionally Programmed Systems and Artificial Intelligence - Professor Solomon Ediriverere Esomu Ph.D, Post Ph.D, DBA, DrAPO, JP, COREN, MNSE,MCPN, NIEEE,FPET,FCIML,FCMP, FCM,FCE,AICEA, AIPET, AICA, AICPAM, AUUI DEAN OF FACULTY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING (10 minutes)
E. Examining the Potential Misuse Of Artificial Intelligence To Circumvent Technology-Based Processes For AML/CFT Compliance In The Cryptocurrency Ecosystem – Prof. Ehi Eric Esoimeme Esq., LLB, BL, LLM, JD, HC, PhD, DProfQAHE, ICA, CAMC, CCO, CPRM, CRA, CFIP, FGAFM, FCACC, FERP, FIMC, HON. FQAHE, Director of Academics and International Relations, and Chairperson of the Academic Board of AUU International (10 minutes)
F. . Evolving Anti-Money Laundering Trends and Regulations - Lehana Nel, Forensic Accountant at TS Advisory and Consulting (10 minutes)
G. 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 (10 minutes)
6) Signing of Memorandum of Agreement and Photo Session with Staff, Current Students and Old Students and Parents and well wishers close. (1:15 - 1:25: 10 minutes)
7) Presentation of Award of Membership of AUUI Committee to AUUI Accredited Partner representatives. (1:25 - 1:30: 5 minutes)
8) Launch of the AUU International-Mayo College Distance Learning Institute (1:30 - 1:35 - 5 minutes)
9) Presentation of Certificates to the Directors of the Distance Learning Institute as follows (1:35 - 1:50):
A. Director of Academics: Professor Ehi Eric Eric Esq. (President, AUU International) (3 minutes)
B. Director of Research: Professor Paul Allieu Kamara (Vice President, AUU International) (3 minutes)
C. Director of Development Services. Dr. Emmanuel Ande Ivorgba (President, Global Interfaith University) (3 minutes)
D. Director of Management Services. Dr. Sesay, (Director of Studies, Mayo College of Medical Laboratory and Technology) (3 minutes)
10) Closing Remarks (1:50 - 2:00)
All participants who attend the event will receive a digital Certificate of Participation.
We look forward to seeing you at the Conference.
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