NCC and ENSUBEB Unite to Combat Book Piracy in Enugu Schools
Enugu State authorities partner to combat book piracy in schools, aiming to ensure educational materials' integrity and authors' rights through collaborative efforts between the NCC and ENSUBEB.
Mary Nwaeze 
In a significant move aimed at curbing the rampant issue of book piracy within educational institutions, the Enugu State Office of the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has announced a collaborative effort with the Enugu State Universal Basic Education Board (ENSUBEB). This partnership seeks to cleanse the book distribution channels across the state, ensuring the integrity of educational materials and protecting the rights of authors and publishers.
Mrs. Ngozi C. Okeke, Director of the NCC Enugu Office, revealed this pivotal development following her recent meeting with Dr. G. O. C. Ajah, mni, the Executive Chairman of ENSUBEB. The discussions primarily revolved around strategies to address the prevailing challenges within the school system, with a focus on combating piracy.
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Emphasizing the significance of this collaboration, Mrs. Okeke underscored the commitment of the NCC to collaborate closely with relevant stakeholders to safeguard investments in the publishing industry. She highlighted the importance of ensuring that students access books through legitimate channels, thereby mitigating the adverse effects of piracy on authors, publishers, and the education sector as a whole.
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In response, Dr. G. O. C. Ajah expressed appreciation for the efforts of the NCC in tackling piracy within the book industry. He affirmed ENSUBEB's full cooperation with the Commission, assuring that the Board would provide all necessary support to combat piracy effectively within the state's school system. Furthermore, he pledged to strengthen ENSUBEB's book procurement and distribution processes, closing any potential loopholes exploited by pirates.
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This collaborative initiative signifies a proactive approach by both agencies to safeguard intellectual property rights, promote fair practices in the distribution of educational materials, and uphold the quality of education in Enugu State schools. As the partnership progresses, it is expected to yield positive outcomes in the fight against book piracy, ultimately benefiting students, authors, publishers, and the educational ecosystem at large.
