We are pleased to announce that Dr. Ehi Eric Esoimeme has obtained the Distinguished Professorship Award in Financial Crimes Compliance jointly awarded by American University of Business & Social Sciences and International Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (QAHE). Dr. Ehi Eric Esoimeme Esq., Doctorate in Financial Crimes (H.C), LLB. BL., LLM., ICA., CAMC., CCO., CPRM., CRA., FGAFM., FCACC., FIMC., CMC. is the Managing Partner of E-Four and AAF (a global consultancy firm that also offers training and education to financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses and professions on anti-money laundering compliance). Dr. Ehi Eric Esoimeme is also concurrently an Accredited Training Partner at the Global Academy of Finance and Management (GAFM), the Editor in Chief of DSC Publications Ltd. and the Director of Engagement and Outreach and Senior Trainer at the Singapore Financial Crime Compliance Association (SFCCA) for Africa & Nigeria. His area of specialism and expertise is in countering financial crime. This is categorized into regulatory law, substantive law, and professional compliance guidance in terms of strategic management of money laundering risks and vulnerabilities. Dr. Ehi Eric Esoimeme’s skill and knowledge in the field of the financial crime space are drawn from his many years of experience as a researcher and consultant in anti-money laundering laws and policies, counter-fraud measures, and anti-corruption strategies. So far, Dr. Ehi Eric Esoimeme has authored more than 50 publications, including Ten books on financial crime compliance. Dr. Ehi Eric Esoimeme’s second book titled "The Risk-Based Approach to Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing" was rated as the #5 best money laundering book of all time by Financial Expert in its 2021 refresh of the rankings. The book also became a bestseller on Amazon for banking law. Dr. Ehi Eric Esoimeme received a bachelor’s degree in law from the University of Lagos and holds a master’s degree in International Commercial Law with specialization in international banking law and anti-money laundering compliance from Cardiff University. On 11 May 2022, Dr. Ehi Eric Esoimeme was awarded with the Honorary Doctorate Degree in Financial Crimes by the American University of Business and Social Sciences and the International Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education. Dr. Ehi Eric Esoimeme is a fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants, a senior member of the Risk Management Association of Nigeria, a certified anti-money laundering consultant, a certified anti-corruption consultant, a certified risk analyst and project risk manager, a fellow of the GAFM, a member of the Nigerian Bar Association and a fellow of the International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation Professionals Inc., USA.