To protect intellectual property, the Federal government has inaugurated an inter-ministerial steering committee to review intellectual property policy and strategy Draft for Nigeria.
The inter-ministerial committee is expected to conclude the review in 4 weeks.
The committee is headed by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite. At the same time, the Minister of Art, Culture, and creative economy, Ms Hannatu Musa Musawa is co-chairman, and Senator Ben Murray–Bruce as a member.
Dr. Doris Uzoka–Anite, Chairman of the Steering committee, said the task of the committee was to review the draft policy and strategy, ensuring it aligns with global best practices and addresses Nigeria’s unique needs, emphasized the importance of intellectual property rights in driving innovation, economic growth, and societal progress.
Dr Uzoka-Anite urged the members to be diligent to shape the future of intellectual property rights in Nigeria and empower innovators, creators, and entrepreneurs to thrive globally.
“It is therefore imperative that we get this policy right – one that resonates with global best practices, while also addressing the unique needs and aspirations of the Nigerian people. This is where your role as a members of this esteemed committee becomes invaluable,” she said.
In her response, the co-chairman and Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy Ms Hannatu Musawa said the Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy Document was essential to bringing investors to the country.
“One of the very important things for us in the Ministry of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy is to put in place a Regulatory and Legal Framework of which the Intellectual Property Policy is topmost. Without this policy in place, we cannot do anything. It will also be difficult for investors to come as the IP policy will give legal backing to their investments”. Ms Musawa said.
In a remark, Senator Ben Murray–Bruce thanked the ministers for the initiative, stating that Nigeria was in dire need of IP protection.
Other committee members were selected from the Ministries of Health and Social Welfare, Justice, Aviation, Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Agriculture and Rural Development, Education, Science and Technology, Information and National Orientation.
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