UBA Sierra Leone Launches 2025 Anti-Fraud Awareness Week With Strong Message of Vigilance

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Sierra Leone on Monday, 17th November, officially launched its 2025 Annual Anti-Fraud Awareness Week with a renewed commitment to safeguarding customer trust and strengthening internal controls.

The campaign opened with a symbolic gesture as the Country Chief Inspector, Emmanuel Adeloye, presented a commemorative Fraud Awareness T-shirt to the Managing Director/CEO, Mohamed Alhajie Samoura. The presentation underscored the Bank’s leadership stance and unwavering dedication to combating financial crime.

Led by the Internal Audit and Control Departments, the week-long initiative brings together staff from all departments, focusing on educating employees about emerging fraud risks, enhancing preventive measures, and reinforcing a culture of daily vigilance.

This year’s theme, “Combating Fraud Risks and Cyber-Theft in Digital Banking,” highlights UBA Sierra Leone’s pledge to protect every transaction and strengthen the trust customers place in its digital platforms.

“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,” said MD/CEO Mohamed Alhajie Samoura.

During a dedicated staff engagement session, the Country Chief Inspector commended employees for their exceptional compliance efforts. He proudly noted a major milestone: as the year draws to a close, the bank has recorded zero reported fraud incidents, a testament to the collective dedication and vigilance of the entire UBA Sierra Leone team.

Throughout the week, several activities will further strengthen the institution’s dedication to transparency, accountability, and maintaining a fraud-free operational environment.

At UBA Sierra Leone, protecting staff, safeguarding customers, and securing the future of digital banking remain top priorities. Together, the bank says, it is building a safer and stronger financial ecosystem for all.