The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) said it is intensifying the fight against piracy as the world marks World Book and Copyright Day (WBCD) on April 23.
The theme for this year is ‘Indigenous Languages’, which underscores the need to recognize linguistic diversity and the importance of preserving, promoting, and encouraging the use of indigenous languages in literature and other creative works.
Dr. John Asein, Director-General of NCC in a statement while calling for collaboration between stakeholders in the creative sector, said the commission guarantees an adequate return on intellectual and financial investment in all creative sectors.
He said the commission is working with relevant agencies in its public enlightenment campaigns as a prelude to the full-scale national antipiracy drive.
The statement reads in part: “As we celebrate this year’s World Book and Copyright Day, the commission is particularly pleased with Nigeria’s recent enactment of the Copyright Act 2022, which gives authors the needed legal framework to harness the country’s rich cultural heritage.
“The commission is intensifying its proactive enforcement initiatives, as well as enhancing the collective management of rights. Working with various stakeholders and relevant agencies, the Commission has begun a series of public education and enlightenment campaigns as a prelude to the full-scale national anti-piracy drive. With the stiffer penalties available in the new Act for criminal infractions, the public is therefore advised to desist from all forms of copyright infringements and abuses.”
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