Mr Akanbi made the call on Friday in Abuja, saying continuous education would help authors comply with copyright regulations and reduce violations.
He emphasised the need for a balanced copyright system that protects creators’ rights.
Mr Asein urged musicians to always register their works with the commission
Mr Asein said, “The seized books have been shredded because we don’t want them to be recirculated in the market.”
Mr Asein reiterated NCC’s commitment to continuing to disrupt illicit activities in the visual arts sector.
NCC has cautioned school authorities in Akwa Ibom to refrain from the illegal production and sale of books.
Mr Asien added that the NCC would continue to intensify enforcement operations and prosecute offenders to serve as a deterrent to others.
NCC’s director-general, John Asien, condemned the attack in a statement by the commission’s spokesperson, Ijeoma Egbunike, in Abuja on Saturday.
The NCC boss said the scope of licences offered to subscribers must be clear and unambiguous.
Mr Ajibefun stated that fighting the circulation of pirated works was top priority for his leadership in the ministry.
