Institutional information, governance records, verification channels and authorization boundaries for partners, donors, institutions, contributors and public communication.
AOU is committed to responsible governance, transparent communication, clear institutional procedures and written confirmation for partners, donors, institutions, contributors and participating organizations.
AOU develops programs, partnerships and initiatives through responsible internal review, project-based cooperation and written arrangements where appropriate. The information below supports institutional verification, partnership due diligence, donation review and public communication.
| Name | Africa Open University |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | AOU |
| Institutional Nature | Africa-led open learning and capacity development initiative |
| Registration Jurisdiction | Liberia |
| Legal / Registration Status | Non-governmental organization (NGO) registered in the Republic of Liberia, Registration Number: 054015097, Registration Date: December 22, 2025 |
| Official Website | www.africaopenuniversity.org |
| Official Email | info@africaopenuniversity.org |
| Main Working Areas | Open learning, skills development, professional learning, leadership capacity, technology cooperation, research dialogue and institutional partnerships |
AOU's institutional information may be verified through official AOU communication channels. Where required, partners may request written confirmation for due diligence, cooperation or project review purposes.
| Name | Public Role |
|---|---|
| Dr. Emmanuel Fred | Board Chairman; President of the Liberia Academy of Sciences; Assistant Minister for Operations, Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, Liberia |
| Dr. Danny Yu | First Vice Chairman and U.S. Representative; President, Educational Services Exchange with China (ESEC) |
| Mr. V. Marshall Sambolla | Second Vice Chairman; Assistant Minister for Administration, Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, Liberia |
| Mr. Liwei Zheng | FRSA, Executive Vice Chairman; Director, International Cooperation Center; China Representative |
| Mr. David B. Kolleh | Secretary General |
| Dr. Ishmeal Togbah | Advisor to the Board |
External titles, affiliations or institutional backgrounds of board members and advisors are provided for identification where appropriate and do not imply governmental, university or institutional endorsement unless expressly stated in writing.
| Document Code | Document Title | Purpose | Status | Public Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AOU-BR-2026-003 | Board Resolution on Confirmation of Board Members, Roles and Responsibilities | Confirms board members, roles and responsibilities | Approved | Summary available upon request |
| AOU-RBMO-2026-001 | Register of Board Members and Officers | Maintains official board and officer records | Maintained | Internal record |
| AOU-BR-2026-005 | Board Resolution on Priority Programs and Digital Platform | Confirms priority programs and digital platform development | Approved | Summary available upon request |
| AOU-AL-2026-001 | Appointment Letter – Executive Vice Chairman / Director, International Cooperation Center / China Representative | Confirms appointment and role authorization | Issued | Verification available upon request |
Certain internal documents, banking arrangements, fund administration arrangements, signature authorizations and operational records are maintained internally and are not published in full for security, legal and governance reasons.
No advisor, Fellow, volunteer, contributor, country contact, partner, trainer or individual may represent AOU, sign documents, collect funds, issue certificates, use AOU's logo, establish a country office, or make public commitments on behalf of AOU unless separately authorized in writing by AOU.
AOU programs should be developed through appropriate internal review, expert input and written project arrangements. Program pages should clearly identify the nature, scope, duration, target participants and expected learning outcomes.
AOU certificates should clearly state the nature of the program, such as participation, appreciation, completion, professional development or skills training. Unless expressly approved, they should not be presented as academic degrees or government recognized qualifications.
Use of AOU's name, logo, certificate template, partner names or institutional identity in any cooperation project requires written approval. Co-branded programs require written confirmation from all participating institutions.
Public announcements, recruitment materials, donation appeals and cooperation documents involving AOU should follow AOU's approved wording and verification procedures.
Donors and partners should verify official payment instructions through AOU's official communication channel before making any transfer.
Donations may support AOU's general institutional development or specific approved projects, such as open learning resources, youth skills training, digital classroom support and capacity-building initiatives.
AOU may work with approved administrative or implementation partners under written arrangements for project fund receiving, designated administration, implementation support and reporting.
AOU maintains internal records for donations and project funds and may issue acknowledgments, receipts or project confirmations according to approved procedures and applicable requirements.
