Piracy: NCC sensitises school proprietors, teachers in Adamawa

By Ibrahim Mohammed

The Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) in Adamawa on Monday sensitised school proprietors against procurement of pirated books into their respective schools for learning.

Speaking at the sensitisation and inspection in Yola, Mr Yusuf Ibrahim, NCC’s Coordinator Yola office said, the exercise was part of annual routine duty by the Commission.

He said the aim was to ensure that people comply with the copyright law and to protect the creative works of authors, artists, and innovators in Nigeria.

The coordinator advised the proprietors to always ensure they follow the right channels in getting their books with invoices for record.

“We are here to enlighten you on the implications of procuring pirated books, therefore we are encouraging you to follow the due process in procuring books for your students.

“The exercise is enshrined in our act to inspect the process of procurement so as to ensure you are not patronising pirated books”, he said.

Ibrahim further expressed satisfaction on how some inspected schools procured their books direct from authors, publishers and sales managers.

Mrs Elizabeth Durosimi, Proprietor, Kim Standard Academy, appreciated NCC for the visit and assured of patronising the right channel in procuring books.

Aisha Rilwanu of Bishaq Academy, described the inspection as a good development and assured on stepping down the message to teachers and parents not to patronise pirated books.

The commission also visited Play and Learn Academy, printers shops and bookshops within Yola metropolis.