UNILAG Commemorates World Intellectual Property Day with Sensitization Walk and Radio Show
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) successfully celebrated World Intellectual Property Day 2024 with various initiatives aimed at raising awareness about the importance of intellectual property (IP) rights.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) successfully commemorated the 2024 World Intellectual Property Day, underscoring the importance of intellectual property (IP) rights in fostering innovation and creativity.
To mark the occasion, UNILAG organized a series of events aimed at raising awareness and promoting understanding of IP rights among students and the broader community. One notable initiative was a sensitization walk led by members of the Intellectual Property Club, Faculty of Law, and the Innovation and Technology Management Office (ITMO). Participants engaged in an awareness campaign across the Akoka and Idi-Araba campuses, distributing informational materials and fostering discussions on the significance of IP rights.
In addition to the sensitization walk, UNILAG hosted an interactive radio show on UNILAG 103.1FM, where renowned IP experts shared insights and expertise on IP rights. Dr. Ifeoma Oluwasemilore, Mr. Chukwuemeka Nwaokolo, and Miss Victoria Sogade, President of the UNILAG IP Club, discussed the importance of respecting and protecting IP rights in today's innovative landscape.
The Dean of the Faculty of Law, Professor Ige Bolodeoku, and Professor Abiola Sanni, SAN, Head of the Department of Commercial and Industrial Law, engaged students in discussions about the role of IP in innovation and creativity, offering practical advice and addressing common misconceptions.
Reflecting on the commemoration, Project Manager of ITMO-UNILAG, Mr. Chukwuemeka Nwaokolo, emphasized the importance of IP rights in protecting creations and inventions, urging members of the university community to develop an understanding of IP rights and make informed decisions about their creative work.
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The celebration of World Intellectual Property Day provided a platform for UNILAG to reaffirm its commitment to promoting innovation and creativity within the university community and beyond. Through initiatives like the sensitization walk and radio show, UNILAG continues to raise awareness about the importance of IP rights in driving economic development and social well-being.
Looking back on the event, it is evident that UNILAG's participation in World Intellectual Property Day 2024 contributed to fostering a culture of innovation and creativity, laying the groundwork for future advancements and achievements in the field of intellectual property.
