- Unity Bar meeting in pictures
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami at the weekend unveiled the Nigerian Copyright Act, 2022.
The event took place on the 5th of May 2023, at the Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja Branch meeting of May, 2023.
The official unveiling at NBA House in Abuja had Mrs. Ifunanya Nwajiagu, the Director of Legal Drafting at the Ministry of Justice representing the AGF.
Director General of the Nigerian Copyright Commission, Barr. John Asien who came with colleagues from other MDAs — the National Human Rights Commission, and Nigerian Law Reform Commission expressed delight that the Act is finally available for the public to access
The new Copyright Act 2022 aims to facilitate Nigeria’s compliance with international copyright treaties, effectively protect authors’ rights to ensure just rewards and recognition for their intellectual efforts, provide appropriate limitations and exceptions to ensure access to creative works, and more.
In attendance were the Vice-Chair, Body of Benchers, Ashiwaju A.S. Awomolo, SAN; ex-FIDA West/North Africa Regional Vice President, Chief Mrs. Victoria Awomolo, SAN; Chief P.H Ogbole, SAN; Chief Ernest Ojukwu, SAN, Chairman, Ethics and Disciplinary Committee of the NBA; Uche Ezechukuwu, SAN, immediate past Branch Chair, M.A. Ebute SAN, and other senior lawyers.
Here are the photos:
