NCC seizes pirated books worth N5.7 million from Enugu schools
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has seized pirated books worth over N5.7 million from schools in Enugu.
During the operation, NCC’s director in Enugu, Ngozi Okeke, said the exercise was part of the commission’s move to end piracy.
She listed some books confiscated, such as Ugo.C. Ugo- English and Mathematics series, New School Physics and Chemistry for Secondary Schools by Africana First Publishing Company and many others.
Ms Okeke said the books from different publishing companies, which were stocked in the school’s bookstores ready for distribution to the students, were confiscated.
“We took the opportunity of the book season when the activities of the pirates are high to monitor, inspect and carryout anti-piracy operations on some of the schools who engage in patronising pirates.
“The value of the confiscated pirated books is N5.7 million.
“What we have done is part of the commission’s mandate to protect and promote the rights of authors and other genuine investors in the copyright book industries,” Ms Okeke said.
The director said that under the watch of its director general, John Asein, the commission had zero tolerance for piracy and infringement of copyright laws.
She added that the commission was committed to ensuring that pirates’ activities were reduced considerably in Enugu State and its environs.
Ms Okeke further urged the public to support the commission with credible information that could enable them to tackle the menace of piracy.
(NAN)
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