The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has disclosed that Nigeria is looking to China’s anti-graft model to draw lessons from its institutional and enforcement strategies against corruption.

Aliyu said the commission was particularly interested in understanding China’s anti-corruption policies, institutional and legal reforms, as well as enforcement actions involving country’s bodies such as the National Supervisory Commission (NSC) and the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI).

The ICPC chairman spoke on Monday 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, themed, “Experience Sharing in Anti-Corruption Policies and Strategies: The Chinese Perspective,” featured the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Yu Dunhai.

Aliyu said corruption remained a major threat to political stability, economic growth and national development, with its impact often determined by the strength and effectiveness of measures adopted by individual countries.

He said Nigeria could benefit from comparative experiences and international cooperation as it seeks more effective approaches to preventing and combating corruption.

“We believe that China has made significant efforts through its anti-corruption bodies, especially the National Supervisory Commission and Central Commission for Discipline Inspection,” Aliyu said.

“The Commission will be glad to share from the strategies, policies, which include institutional and legal reforms, as well as the enforcement actions adopted by the Chinese government to fight corruption in the country, and that is why we are here today to learn from their experience.”

Aliyu said the engagement was aimed at exposing Nigeria’s anti-corruption institutions to global experiences and identifying policies and practices that could be adapted to local realities.

“As Nigeria continues to deepen its anti-corruption efforts, there is much value in learning from comparative experiences, understanding best practices and identifying innovative approaches that can be adapted to our local realities,” he said.

According to him, the dialogue reflects the commitment of the ICPC and ACAN to evidence-based approaches to corruption prevention, international cooperation and the promotion of integrity, transparency and accountability in both the public and private sectors.

Aliyu noted that the engagement with the Chinese Ambassador was the third in a series of diplomatic dialogues organised by the Commission this year.

He said the ICPC had earlier hosted the Kenyan High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Isaac Keen Parashina, and the Indonesian Ambassador, Ambassador Bambang Suharto, who was represented by Mrs. Tuty Dityawanty, Minister Counsellor for Political Affairs.

He said the engagements were designed to provide opportunities for Nigeria to study and exchange experiences on how other countries confront corruption.

Aliyu urged participants to ensure that the discussions produced practical outcomes capable of strengthening Nigeria’s institutions and rebuilding public confidence.

“The knowledge and experience shared today should not end within the walls of this auditorium,” he said.

“Rather, they should inspire practical actions that strengthen our institutions, enhance public trust and contribute to national and continental development.”

He said the Commission would continue to engage heads of diplomatic missions and international institutions as part of efforts to broaden Nigeria’s exposure to different anti-corruption approaches.

The ICPC chairman also linked the latest engagement to the long-standing relationship between Nigeria and China, which has expanded from diplomatic ties into trade, infrastructure, economic and strategic cooperation.

The dialogue is part of the Commission’s broader effort to draw practical lessons from other countries as Nigeria continues to grapple with concerns over public sector accountability, institutional integrity and the effectiveness of its anti-corruption framework.