By: Aiah P. M. Sourie, Head of Outreach Unit, ACC
A 35-member delegation of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has successfully concluded a 14-day seminar on Identifying and Monitoring Corrupt Practices in the People's Republic of China. The training, organized by the International Cooperation Centre of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China, ran from 23rd June to 6th July 2026 and culminated in a closing ceremony held at the Fenghui Hotel in Beijing.
Delivering the farewell remarks on behalf of the Government of Sierra Leone and the leadership of the ACC, Deputy Commissioner Augustine Foday Ngobie expressed profound appreciation to the Government of the People's Republic of China and the NDRC for their hospitality and for providing the Commission with valuable knowledge and practical skills to strengthen corruption prevention efforts.
Mr. Ngobie observed that corruption continues to undermine development efforts in many countries and noted that limited institutional capacity often hampers effective responses to the challenge. He described the seminar as "an unforgettable and empowering experience" that has equipped the ACC delegation with practical knowledge to further strengthen Sierra Leone's fight against corruption.
Reflecting on the training, the Deputy Commissioner noted that participants gained valuable insights into China's anti-corruption framework, particularly the country's emphasis on strong internal disciplinary mechanisms, institutional oversight, and leadership accountability in promoting integrity and preventing corruption.
He further expressed optimism that the longstanding bilateral relationship between Sierra Leone and China would continue to grow, particularly in areas of anti-corruption cooperation, capacity building, and institutional development.
Responding on behalf of the organizers, Song Guoxuan, Director of the Industry Development Division of the International Cooperation Centre of the NDRC, congratulated the ACC delegation on successfully completing the seminar. He described the programme as an opportunity for mutual learning and knowledge exchange, noting that the training was carefully designed to strengthen the capacity of the Anti-Corruption Commission of Sierra Leone in preventing and combating corruption.
Mr. Song emphasized that the conclusion of the seminar marked not the end, but the beginning of deeper cooperation between China and Sierra Leone. "Although our two countries are separated by more than 10,000 kilometres, our shared commitment to combating corruption, promoting integrity, and advancing clean governance continues to bring our peoples closer together," he said.
He encouraged the ACC delegation to serve as ambassadors of the enduring friendship between the two countries and to apply the knowledge and experience gained during the seminar in strengthening Sierra Leone's anti-corruption efforts.
The closing ceremony, moderated by Jian Qiaoling, Programme Officer at the International Cooperation Centre of the NDRC, concluded with the presentation of certificates to all participants in recognition of their successful completion of the training.
