The Audit Service Sierra Leone (ASSL) is the recipient of the 2026 Anti-Money Laundering Impact Award. The award is the brainchild of the Chief Executive Officer of the African Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions – English Speaking (AFROSAI-E). The ASSL received the award during a Supreme Audit Institutions and Anti-Corruption Agencies Seminar organised by the AFROSAI-E, held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Thursday, 26 March 2026.
The award recognizes the significant impact of ASSL’s Performance Audit Report on the Financial Intelligence Agency, particularly in strengthening Sierra Leone’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) framework. This achievement reflects the effectiveness of collaborative efforts supported by AFROSAI-E, the Netherlands Court of Audit, and GIZ through its Good Financial Governance (GFG) in Africa Programme.
The CEO of AFROSAI-E Madam Meisie Nkau, noted that the report was not merely a document but a strong statement and demonstration of accountability. She further stated that ASSL went beyond routine work to deliver an audit that was not only rigorous but also transformative. They have set a precedent for others to follow, demonstrating how the audit profession can directly strengthen governance in the fight against financial crimes.
Notably, this award is the first won by a Supreme Audit Institution in the West African region.
This recognition underscores Sierra Leone’s growing commitment to promoting transparency, accountability, and robust financial oversight systems. The Auditor-General and the entire ASSL team have been widely commended for this milestone achievement, which brings pride and international recognition to Sierra Leone in particular, and West Africa as a whole.
Upon receiving the award from the ASSL delegation that attended the Seminar, the Auditor General Mr. Abdul Aziz noted that this achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication and teamwork of every member of the ASSL. It reflects our shared commitment to excellence and service. He concluded by adding that the award should inspire the ASSL to continue improving and contributing positively on a global scale.
