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General News of Wednesday, 20 January 2021

Source: thenationonlineng.net

NCC to regulate printing

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The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) is set to introduce a new regulatory regime for printers of copyright works as part of efforts to entrench copyright best practices in their operations and curb the activities of pirates.

According to its Director-General, Mr John O. Asein, the measures would help to boost legitimate businesses and strengthen the printing sector of the value chain in the book industry.

He made this known at a consultative meeting with a delegation of the Chartered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria (CIPPON) at the NCC Headquarters in Abuja.

According to a statement by NCC Director, Public Affairs, Vincent A. Oyefeso, to entrench copyright compliance and international best practices in specialised printing, the commission would partner CIPPON for appropriate oversight.

“Henceforth, the commission would invoke its powers under the Copyright Act to sanction any printer that is found to be using its press for criminal activities. Printers should carry out due diligence before taking on any jobs and to keep adequate records of their production as required under the Act. It is necessary to know who is printing what.”

Replying, the President of CIPPON, Mr Olugbemi Malomo, said the group would support the anti-piracy efforts of the commission to ensure sustainable development of the copyright industries, adding that CIPPON would willingly share intelligence with the commission to curb the activities of pirates and facilitate effective regulation of the printing industry to uphold professionalism among its members.

The delegation enlisted the support of the commission in its ongoing campaign to “Keep Nigerian Printing Jobs in Nigeria”, urging other stakeholders to join in promoting the sustainable development of the Nigerian printing industry.