Njala University has entered into a landmark partnership with Afrimoney, the mobile money subsidiary of Africell, as part of its bold digital transformation drive aimed at modernizing financial and administrative operations.

Speaking at the official launch on Wednesday 20th August 2025, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Alhaji Professor Bashiru Mohamed Koroma, described the initiative as a major step toward strengthening transparency, accountability and efficiency within the institution. He disclosed that the new system had been thoroughly tested to ensure cybersecurity compliance and operational reliability.

According to Professor Bashiru Mohamed Koroma, the University’s online application platform already accepts Afrimoney payments in addition to traditional bank transfers. He noted that expanding the system will significantly ease access for students, particularly those in remote areas where banking facilities are limited.

AFRI money’s Chief Executive Officer, Martison Obeng-Agyei, commended Njala University for taking the lead in embracing digitalization. He said the collaboration makes Njala the first higher education institution in Sierra Leone to fully integrate Afrimoney services into its operations.

Martison Obeng-Agyei further assured the University community that AFRI money’s digital payment system is fast, secure and fraud-proof. He explained that each transaction carries a unique digital code, guaranteeing real-time confirmation and accuracy.

Adding to the discussion, the University’s Director of ICT, Dr. Thomas Philip Songu, highlighted the cost-saving and efficiency benefits of the initiative. He stressed that digitization would reduce dependency on paper-based processes and free up resources for other priority areas.

During an interactive question-and-answer session, staff and students raised issues relating to accessibility and data security. University officials and Afrimoney experts responded by offering clarifications and reaffirmed their commitment to ongoing staff training and public sensitization.
Both Njala University and Afrimoney expressed optimism that the partnership will set a new standard for digital transformation in higher education across Sierra Leone.