Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) seems to be
wining the royalty issue ‘war’ as more people signs on to the ‘Let the music
pay’ campaign.
The latest voices being that of the Edo State
Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and Esama of Benin, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion
who believes broadcasting stations in Nigeria should pay royalties for use of
music.
Oshiomhole promised to ensure that Edo State
Broadcasting Service pays royalty while defaulters should be sanction to serve
as a deterrent to others. He said the time has come for those in authorities to
enforce copyright laws in Nigeria the way it is done in South Africa, Europe
and America.
“You don’t sermonize to people to desist from crime,
you sanction. That is what the so called rule of law is all about – the ability
to reward good behavior and also to sanction negative behavior including theft
of intellectual property, calling it by its proper name,” Oshiomhole said.
On his part, the Esama of Benin, Chief Gabriel
Igbinedion pledged that all his organizations including ITV and independent
Radio would comply immediately with the payment of royalties.
In the delegation led by COSON Chairman, Chief Tony
Okoroji were the likes of music icon, Prof. (Sir) Victor Uwaifo, Mr. Sunny
Neji, Banky W, Osayomore Joseph and numerous members of COSON in Edo State.
Also in the delegation were COSON General Manager, Mr. Chinedu Chukwuji and
COSON Coordinator in Edo/Delta States, Prince Biodun Egwakhide
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