The Federal Authorities, on Wednesday, reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening mental property rights to make sure Nigerian content material creators are pretty compensated for his or her work.
The Minister of Data and Nationwide Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who spoke on the first Nationwide Convention of the Society of Nigerian Broadcasters in Abuja, assured content material creators that the federal government would proceed to reinforce mental property safety.
The convention, themed ‘Broadcasting and the Political Economic system of Content material Manufacturing within the Digital Age: The Nigerian Perspective,’ was organised in collaboration with the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria.
“As a authorities, we are going to proceed to strengthen mental property rights to make sure these content material creators are adequately compensated for his or her works.
“Over time, our regulatory establishment; Nationwide Broadcasting Fee and Promoting Regulatory Council of Nigeria have been retooled to advertise and enforced the consumption of native content material in Nigerian.
“That is to empower our residents and create extra job alternatives for our teaming youths,’’ stated Idris, who was represented by the Govt Secretary of the Nigeria Press Council, Dili Ezughah.
Idris famous that the dynamics of broadcasting are quickly evolving with expertise, increasing each the attain of broadcasters and the variety of how content material is produced and consumed.
He cited the rise of digital platforms like social media, streaming companies, and podcasts as recreation changers, permitting for extra democratic and various content material creation.
Nigeria’s content material trade, he famous, is among the many most vibrant in Africa, with Nollywood rating because the second-largest movie trade globally and Nigerian musicians gaining worldwide acclaim.
He stated, “The proliferation of digital platforms together with social media streaming companies and podcast had democratised content material creation by permitting extra voices to be heard.
“The Nigerian content material trade is probably the most vibrant in Africa with Nollywood being ranked because the second film trade on the earth; our musicians have taken the world by storm.”
The minister additionally disclosed that the federal authorities was reviewing missed alternatives associated to the nation’s digital switch-over.
This, he stated, would create extra platforms for younger Nigerians to showcase their creativity.
Idris reiterated the administration of President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to advancing democracy by means of complete reforms geared toward creating jobs, combating poverty, enhancing infrastructure, and selling inclusive governance.
The Chairman of BON, Salihu Dembos, emphasised that the theme of the convention was well timed, given the fast technological developments and altering viewers behaviors.
Dembos inspired full participation from delegates to raised handle the challenges going through the printed trade.
“As broadcasters, we’re tasked with navigating with these challenges, and it’s on this word that we invite a speaker of reputation to come back and discuss us on this essential subject.
“It’s hope that on the finish of the day, individuals may have one thing to take dwelling that may after all higher the printed trade and the society normally,” he stated.
The Nationwide Coordinator of SNB, Yemisi Bamgbose, highlighted the historic significance of the convention, which aimed to unite media professionals throughout Nigeria after greater than 60 years and not using a formal skilled physique for the trade.
In a keynote, the Chief Govt Officer of Channels Media Group, Dr. John Momoh, emphasised the necessity to keep editorial integrity within the digital age.
He pressured that broadcasting continues to play a vital function in shaping public opinion and driving societal change.