NCC Urges Nigerians to Harness Creative Youths Talents

Nigerians have been admonished to take more active interest in developing the creative talents of the nations’ teeming youth population who are the creative genius of the next generation, on the occasion of the global intellectual property (IP) celebrations as a major driver of innovation and development.

Afam Ezekude, director-general, Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), made this declaration in his goodwill message marking this year’s World Intellectual Property Day last night.

He noted that this year’s theme, “Creativity: the Next Generation” draws attention to the immense potentials of the human mind and the endless possibilities offered by creativity and innovation. “It also underscores the strategic importance of the younger generation of inventors, scientists, authors, musicians, artistes, etc., to the future of mankind and the sustenance of national aspirations in our increasingly knowledge-driven world,” he stated.

The DG underscored the fact that intellectual property remained Nigeria’s most valuable resource which must be nurtured and harnessed in a responsible and sustainable manner.

He said Nigeria was proud of its creative talents whose contributions in the copyright sector have benefited the country immensely and helped to redefine Nigeria in the eyes of the world.

The Director-General stressed that the spirit of creativity and excellence should be inculcated in Nigerian children and they should be given all the required support to enable them realize their God-given talents to be the best in their areas of passion.

He added: “Our school curriculum should be balanced in both academic learning and the sharpening of creative skills. Greater attention should be paid to extra-curricular activities in our schools and institutional support given to talent hunts at every level of education.”

He pointed out that Nigerian children were the future of the nation while our creativity remained our best legacy to humanity.