The Nigerian Government has launched the implementation of its National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS), aiming to harness innovation and creative industries as drivers of economic growth.
The Federal Government inaugurated the Implementation Committees in Abuja, marking a shift from policy formulation to coordinated, results-driven action. The committees include an Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee for high-level policy guidance and an Inter-Agency Coordination Group for technical execution across institutions.
Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, said the policy was developed through an inclusive process involving government, academia, the private sector, and international partners. She emphasized that implementation will focus on modernizing institutions, updating IP laws, improving enforcement, and commercializing ideas and creative works.
Attorney General, Lateef Fagbemi, noted that NIPPS provides a unified framework to protect and commercialize creativity and indigenous knowledge, while Permanent Secretary, Nura Rimi highlighted its role in industrial development, trade competitiveness and attracting investment.
The inauguration signals the Federal Government’s commitment to using intellectual property to drive economic diversification, job creation, and innovation-led growth.
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