The State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Enugu State Command, Dr. Elijah Etim Willie, on Tuesday, 30th July 2025, received a delegation from the Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) at the State Command Headquarters in Enugu.

The delegation, led by the State Director of the Nigeria Copyright Commission, Mr. Okwudili Macfoy Akachukwu, comprised four other principal officers of the Commission. The visit was aimed at strengthening inter-agency collaboration and deepening the operational relationship between both organisations.

During his remarks, Mr. Akachukwu expressed his appreciation to the Commandant for the warm reception and commended him for his professionalism, leadership, and commitment to inter-agency cooperation. He explained that the visit was part of efforts to consolidate the existing synergy, particularly under the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the NSCDC and the Nigeria Copyright Commission.

Mr. Akachukwu highlighted the concern over copyright-related crimes and stressed the need for sustained joint enforcement operations. He noted that with the continued support of the NSCDC, the Enugu State office of the Commission would be better positioned to curb copyright infringements and protect the rights of intellectual property holders.

In response, Dr. Willie lauded the Commission’s efforts in protecting creative rights and intellectual property. He emphasized that copyright infringement not only undermines the hard work of authors and creators but also deprives the government of valuable tax revenue. The Commandant assured the NCC of the Command’s unwavering support in all lawful operations geared towards stamping out copyright violations in Enugu State.

The visit featured an engaging interactive session where issues, including copyright protection for academic and online works, were discussed.

The meeting concluded with a symbolic group photograph, marking the commitment of both agencies to continued partnership in the fight against copyright-related offences.