University of Buea: First-ever Doctorate in English Law conferred
By Nchendzengang Tatah
The first-ever PhD in English Law, the highest degree in the humanities and social sciences, has been conferred on Ndonga Rene at the University of Buea (UB).
Ndonga defended his doctorate before a panel of law professors on January 14 in the Department of English Law. While defending the doctorate, the scholar argued that the right to development is severely affected by the practice of money laundering. Money laundering, his thesis clarified, is the act of making huge sums of money through illegal activities and is harmful to financial institutions, increasing corruption and crime.
Taking a qualitative research approach, the researcher identified money laundering in various sectors that adversely affect the economy (of Cameroon or generally?). In proffering solutions, Rene Nfonga (Nfonga or Ndonga?) suggested that a national money laundering coordinator be put in place while also strengthening the legal and institutional framework.
The five-member PhD jury chaired by Professor Alvin Longla Boma felt the thesis was topical and relevant in the present context. According to the candidateโs supervisor, Professor Sone Patience, the work is “very significant because we have legal, institutional, and policy frameworks put in place to combat money laundering yet, it still exists at its peak”.
The law professor (Boma or Sone? I am guessing Sone) reiterated that the body in charge of monitoring and fighting against money laundering should take charge. She lamented that money meant for public good is being swindled away to the detriment of ordinary Cameroonians.
(Can you also find out how much money Cameroon loses annually as a result of money laundering? And what are some common forms of money laundering?)
@Tatah Ndzengang CNA Buea see comments above
