CHAIRMAN, Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), Chief Tony Okoroji, has joined many stakeholders in the creative and broadcast industries
Chief Okoroji says that the objectives of the code which he believes are to offer more participation of Nigerians in the creation and dissemination of broadcast content are commendable. He has however expressed a belief that the amendments have been crafted in such a manner that they are unworkable and unenforceable and will lead to unending litigation and even significant divestment in the creative space.
Okoroji further expressed concern that the views of a lot of key stakeholder groups who will be affected by the code were not sought before or during the amendment process which he said took place during the Coronavirus lockdown when the movement of many people was restricted. He complained about the recent penchant of Nigerians to attack Nigerian companies with foreign origins saying that such behaviour may lead to serious divestment in Nigeria and massive loss of jobs held by Nigerians. In the words of Chief Okoroji, “Multichoice DSTV may have originated from South Africa but Multichoice Nigeria is a Nigerian company, the Chairman of the company, Mr. Dewumi Ogunsanya, is a Nigerian, the CEO, Mr. John Ugbe is a Nigerian.
Continued Chief Okoroji, “Alhaji Aliko Dangote is presently investing in many countries across the African continent and providing jobs in these nations. How will Nigerians feel if those investments are threatened simply because the initial promoter of the business is a Nigerian?”
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