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The Nigeria Customs Service has expressed readiness to collaborate with the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) to combat piracy of intellectual and creative property in Nigeria.
This was made known by the Comptroller-General of Customs,  Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, when receiving members of the Commission at the Customs Corporate Headquarters, Abuja.
The CGC, welcoming the delegation to his office, announced that their collaboration would create opportunities for the two parties to establish a significant legacy that will end the menace of piracy in the country.
He explained that the Nigeria Customs Service had concluded plans to collaborate with relevant stakeholders, enhancing its programs in all aspects through creative activities and training of its staff.
Speaking about the need to organize training for the Service’s officers in combating piracy, the CGC said, “The program will introduce officers and men of the Service to new values and expertise that would enhance their capacity and morale to fight piracy.”
The Comptroller-General of Customs conveyed his profound gratitude for this collaboration, underscoring how protecting creative and intellectual property significantly contributes to the country’s economic growth.
Speaking earlier, the leader of the delegation and Director-General of the organization, Dr. John Asein, expressed appreciation to the Nigeria Customs Service for its ongoing efforts and emphasized the importance of addressing piracy of intellectual and creative property.
He disclosed, “The idea behind paying this courtesy to the Comptroller-General CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, is to congratulate him on his appointment and to extend hands for collaboration to end piracy.”
The DG further explained that “apart from strengthening the creative skills of officers and men in various sectors, the commission would achieve its mandates by working with the Nigeria Customs Service.”
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