United Bank for Africa (UBA) Sierra Leone has reaffirmed its position as a regional leader in financial security with the official launch of its 2025 Annual Anti-Fraud Awareness Week on Monday, 17th November 2025. The campaign began with a symbolic and inspiring moment when the Country Chief Inspector, Emmanuel Adeloye, formally presented a Fraud Awareness T-shirt to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mohamed Alhajie Samoura, signalling the Bank’s firm dedication to combating fraud and cybercrime.
Organized by the Bank’s Internal Audit and Control Departments, the week-long engagement brings together staff from all units and branches to deepen their understanding of current fraud trends, emerging cyber threats, and the need for continuous vigilance in an era of rapidly expanding digital finance.
This year’s theme, “Combating Fraud Risks and Cyber-Theft in Digital Banking,” highlights UBA Sierra Leone’s commitment to protecting the integrity of every financial transaction while safeguarding the trust placed in the Bank by customers across the nation.
MD/CEO Mohamed Alhajie Samoura, speaking at the opening ceremony, emphasized that the Bank’s anti-fraud strategy goes far beyond systems and software.
“At UBA Sierra Leone, we are not simply reinforcing systems; we are actively cultivating a corporate culture rooted in vigilance and integrity. Our foremost commitment is to deliver secure, seamless digital banking for every customer,” he affirmed.
During an interactive staff session, Country Chief Inspector Emmanuel Adeloye commended employees for their exceptional compliance and organizational discipline throughout the year. He proudly announced that UBA Sierra Leone has recorded zero fraud incidents in 2025, a milestone he described as a direct result of collective responsibility and strengthened internal controls.
The Anti-Fraud Awareness Week will feature a series of key activities, including training sessions, sensitization exercises, internal audits, digital security workshops, and compliance reminders—all aimed at building stronger institutional resilience against fraud.
UBA Sierra Leone continues to invest heavily in advanced digital security infrastructure, staff capacity development, and consumer education to maintain a secure financial ecosystem. The Bank underscores that its foremost responsibility remains the safety of its people, the protection of its customers, and the long-term integrity of Sierra Leone’s digital banking future.
By leading this nationwide conversation on fraud prevention, UBA Sierra Leone is not only safeguarding its operations but also helping to shape a stronger, safer, and more trustworthy financial sector for all Sierra Leoneans.