Speaking on the recent historic reciprocal representation
agreement between COSON and PRS for Music of United Kingdom, Chief Okoroji said
government’s action through the NCC has further boosted the country’s copyright
image the world over.
Chief Okoroji said “Before now, nobody was sure as to what
the policy of the Nigeria government was with respect to copyright. There were
mixed messages; the clear lack of policy somersault from the Nigeria Copyright
Commission, NCC in recent years has given confidence to many in the
international community to deal with Nigeria with certainty. Nigerian musicians
are beneficiaries of the steady hand at the steering which Barr. Afam Ezekude,
the NCC DG, and the Justice Minister, Mr. Mohammed Bello have provided”
Continuing, the COSON boss said “Every pressure that has
been put on NCC to misinterpret or misrepresent the law has been resisted and
it is our hope that other government officials will learn from this”
It would be recalled that since Monday August, 19, 2013,
COSON has celebrated the signing of an agreement that will see the Nigerian
collective Management Organization manage in Nigeria the extensive repertoire
of world music controlled by PRS for Music while PRS for Music will ensure the
collection of royalties on behalf of COSON, its members and affiliates for the
use of Nigerian music in the UK and other territories where PRS operates
directly or through its affiliates.
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