Customs, Copyright Commission impound N20 million container load of pirated books
The container with a consignment number CMAU171419/9 had been imported by a forwarding agent, Blessnta Investment Ltd of No. 4, Okuntola Street, Mushin, Lagos for a consignee, identified as Onyigold Logistics Services Ltd of Creek Road, Apapa, Lagos.
At a media briefing, the Director-General of Nigerian Copyright Commission, Mr. John O. Asein, represented by the Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Vincent A. Oyefeso, expressed the Commission’s determination to confront copyright piracy on all fronts. He commended the Comptroller General and officers of the Nigeria Customs Service for the renewed commitment to the effective collaboration between the two agencies to ensure that no copyright infringing materials are allowed into Nigeria.
While appreciating the Customs officers for their vigilance and quick response, the Director-General urged them to be even more vigilant as the new book season approaches. The Deputy Controller, representing the Customs Area Comptroller, Mr. Mba Abdullahi, confirmed: “The interception of the infringing container is the outcome of Customs interagency collaboration and shared intelligence with the Nigerian Copyright Commission”.
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