United Bank for Africa (UBA) Sierra Leone proudly launched its 2025 Annual Anti-Fraud Awareness Week on Monday, 17th November. The event commenced with a powerful symbolic gesture: Country Chief Inspector, Emmanuel Adeloye, presented a commemorative Fraud Awareness T-shirt to the Managing Director/CEO, Mohamed Alhajie Samoura, demonstrating the Bank’s unwavering leadership and commitment to combating financial crime.
Led by the Internal Audit and Control Departments, the week-long campaign unites staff across all departments. The initiative focuses on educating employees about emerging fraud risks, strengthening effective preventative controls, and reinforcing the necessity of daily vigilance.
This year’s theme, “Combating Fraud Risks and Cyber-Theft in Digital Banking,” underscores UBA Sierra Leone’s steadfast pledge to protect every transaction and uphold the crucial trust our customers place in us within the digital landscape.
“At UBA Sierra Leone, we are not simply reinforcing systems; we are actively cultivating a corporate culture deeply rooted in vigilance and integrity. Our foremost commitment is to deliver secure, seamless digital banking for every customer,” stated MD/CEO Mohamed Alhajie Samoura.
During a dedicated staff engagement session, the Country Chief Inspector highly commended the entire team for their exceptional commitment to compliance. He proudly highlighted the Bank’s significant achievement: as the year draws to a close, UBA Sierra Leone has recorded zero reported fraud incidents, a powerful testament to the shared vigilance and dedication across the institution.
The Fraud Awareness Week continues with activities designed to reinforce the Bank’s dedication to transparency, accountability, and maintaining a fraud-free operating environment.
At UBA Sierra Leone, safeguarding our people, protecting our customers, and ensuring the future security of digital banking remains our top priority. Together, we are building a safer, stronger financial ecosystem for all.