Printers Cautioned against Unauthorised Printing of Books

ACTING State Coordinator (SC), NCC Uyo Office, Mrs. Cornelia Ibanga has warned printing outlets in Uyo metropolis against unauthorised printing of books as it constitutes infringements of authors rights in line with the provisions of Section 48 of the Copyright Act 2022.

The Ag.  SC stated this during a compliance inspection exercise on selected printing outlets in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on 4th December 2024.

Mrs. Ibanga while enlightening some owners of printing press outlets on basic operational requirements emphasised the need for proper keeping of records as failure attracts disciplinary consequences. The SC noted that the warning became necessary upon discovery that some printing press outlets were not adhering to the stipulations of the Copyright Act regarding proper record keeping of their operations and activities.

The outlets visited by Copyright Officers from Uyo Office were: Segmo Printing Press, No. 3 Asutan Streets; Dynamic Digital Printing Press, No. 2 Wellington Bassey Way and Umeks Printing Press at No. 19 Udi Street.

Amos Abutu