Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee To Review IP Policy & Strategy Draft

The federal government has inaugurated an inter-ministerial steering committee to review the Intellectual Property and Strategy draft.

The committee comprises officials from the ministries of Health, Social Welfare, Justice, Aviation, Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Agriculture & Rural Development, Education, Science, and Technology, Information and National Orientation, Trade, Industry & Investment, and Arts, Culture & Creative Economy.

It is charged with the responsibility of conducting a comprehensive and consultative review with IP stakeholders, and providing recommendations to strengthen the policy framework within the next four weeks.

Speaking at the inauguration, Chairman of the inter-ministerial committee and Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, said the committee is tasked to ensure that the draft IP policy and strategy besides aligning with global best practices, addresses Nigeria’s unique needs.

“It is imperative that we get this policy right. An effective IP framework empowers our entrepreneurs, inventors, artists and businesses to reap the rewards of their creativity and ingenuity. 

“Your diverse backgrounds will bring a rich tapestry of perspectives to the table.”

Co-Chairman of the committee and Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Barr Hannatu Musawa, said the right IP will help her ministry achieve its target of contributing $100b to the nation’s GDP by 2030.