EFCC, Lebanon Boost Ties In War Against Corruption

The EFCC and the Republic of Lebanon, through its Consulate General, have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral collaboration to tackle corruption, money laundering, and other economic and financial crimes.

The renewed commitment was announced in Lagos on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, when the Acting Zonal Director of Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, ACE I Adebayo Adeniyi, received the Consul General of Lebanon, Mansour Chaya, on a courtesy visit to the EFCC’s Lagos Zonal Directorate 1.

Speaking during the visit, the Consul General who commended the Commission’s unwavering commitment to sanitizing Nigeria’s economic environment, said the engagement was aimed at fostering stronger cooperation and establishing a more structured bilateral relationship with Nigeria and the Commission in combating 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.