ICPC, China Explore Anti-Corruption Strategies to Strengthen Nigeria’s Fight Against Corruption
By Chizoba Njaka
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has expressed its readiness to strengthen Nigeria’s anti-corruption policies by drawing lessons from international best practices, particularly China’s experience in combating corruption.
The ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, made this known on Tuesday September 1, 2026 in Abuja at the third edition of the International Diplomatic Dialogue, organised by the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN), the research and training arm of the Commission. The dialogue was themed, “Experience Sharing in Anti-Corruption Policies and Strategies: The Chinese Perspective.”
Dr. Aliyu said comparative experiences from other countries could provide useful insights into innovative approaches that could be adapted to Nigeria’s realities. He described corruption as a major threat to political, socio-economic and developmental progress, stressing the need for sustained efforts to prevent it from taking root in society.
The ICPC Chairman noted that China had recorded significant progress in its anti-corruption campaign through institutions such as the National Supervisory Commission (NSC) and the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI). He said Nigeria was particularly interested in China’s institutional and legal reforms, enforcement mechanisms and other strategies deployed to tackle corrupt practices.
Also speaking, the Provost of ACAN, Prof. Sheriff Ghali Ibrahim, attributed part of China’s transformation into a major economic and technological power to strong political commitment and sustained anti-corruption efforts. He highlighted China’s use of unified investigations, zero tolerance for corruption and technology-driven transparency, while urging Nigeria to learn from the country’s experience.
In his keynote address, the Cultural Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria and Director of the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria, Counsellor Yang Juanxing, said China’s anti-corruption strategy combines enforcement with prevention, institutional reforms, oversight and public education. He explained that the approach seeks to create a system where individuals are unwilling, unable and afraid to engage in corrupt practices, regardless of their positions or connections.
The dialogue, which followed earlier engagements with the Kenyan High Commissioner and Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, provided another platform for international knowledge-sharing on anti-corruption strategies. Participants emphasised the importance of accountability, integrity, transparent institutions and the rule of law in building sustainable systems capable of preventing corruption and promoting national development.
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