The Minister, Industry Trade and Investment Doris Uzoka Anite yesterday inaugurated the inter-ministerial committee on the review of the Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy for Nigeria.
Anite said: “This is to strengthen Nigeria’s intellectual property ecosystem and position our nation as a global leader in the protection and commercialization of creative and innovative works; an effective IP framework to empower our entrepreneurs, inventors, artists, and businesses to reap the full rewards of their creativity and ingenuity.
She noted that the arts and culture sector is deeply intertwined with intellectual property. By strengthening the country’s IP framework, ‘we are not only protecting our cultural heritage but also encouraging the creation of new, innovative works that can compete on the global stage’. This initiative will significantly contribute to the growth and sustainability of our creative economy.