Nigeria, Lebanon strengthen alliance to combat corruption, illicit finance
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Republic of Lebanon have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in the fight against corruption, money laundering and other financial crimes.
The renewed commitment was announced in Lagos on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the consul general of Lebanon, Mansour Chaya, to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Lagos Zonal Directorate 1.
Chaya was received by the acting zonal director of Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, ACE I Adebayo Adeniyi.
During the visit, the Lebanese consul general commended the EFCC’s efforts in sanitising Nigeria’s economic environment, noting that the engagement was aimed at fostering stronger cooperation between both parties.
He assured that Lebanon was committed to building a more structured bilateral relationship with Nigeria and the EFCC in addressing financial crimes.
“We want to work with you and collaborate more closely. We want to take this relationship to the next level by building stronger bilateral ties.
“The new government of the Republic of Lebanon has zero tolerance for corruption, and we are committed to abiding by regulations and legislations put in place to combat money laundering and other financial crimes across all sectors,” he said.
