The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), has called for the integration of general Intellectual Property (IP) education into the curricula of Nigerian universities.
Dr John Asein, Director-General of the NCC made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of a meeting with winners of the 2025 WIPO Nigeria National Essay Competition in Abuja.
The meeting was part of a study visit by the winners and for them to also present policy recommendations to the commission, and as well understand its statutory operations.
According to the DG, the push for IP education in universities is part of a wider effort by the NCC to promote a strong culture of respect for IP rights from an early age.
He said Nigeria was a leading creative hub in Africa and its citizens, especially the younger generation needed to have a clear understanding of IP and copyrights to effectively maximise its creative potential.
(News Diary)
