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OKOROJI THANKS OSINBAJO, AMBODE & OBIANO FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF THE COSON WEEK

Chairman, Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), Chief Tony Okoroji has sent separate letters of appreciation to the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo SAN; the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and the Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Willie Obiano for their important support of the events of the COSON Week which held in Lagos from November 1 to 7, 2015.

It will be recalled that the Vice President delivered the very well received Keynote Address at the COSON Lecture, “Intellectual Property in the Digital Economy” which held at Lagos Sheraton Hotel on Monday November 2, 2015 at which event Nigeria’s former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and former Attorney – General of the Federation, Prince Bola Ajibola was honoured with the Copyright Grand Medal.

Governor Ambode and Governor Obiano, both sent high powered representatives to the COSON Green Ball which took place at MUSON Center Lagos on Wednesday, November 4, 2015. Governor Ambode went further to send a representative to the COSON Song Awards which held at the Eko Convention Center, Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island on Friday, November 6, 2015.

Commenting on the COSON Week, Chief Okoroji said, “I am very pleased with the outcome. Through the COSON Week, we have started important conversations with various segments of the Nigerian nation on the key roll that our creative industries can play in the socio economic development of our nation. We believe that the ingenuity of our people is what will make the difference at the end of the day. The creative ability of our people is the new oil which if we manage well, will ensure that we never lack. The words of our Vice President at the COSON Lecture prove that he fully understands the power of Intellectual Property. The recent appointment of Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama as our Minister of Foreign Affairs gives me a lot of hope. Mr. Onyeama is a well-rounded gentleman and an international expert on Intellectual Property has my greatest respect. The fact that Prof Osinbajo and Mr. Onyeama will be in the council chambers when discussions take place on the issues that will determine the future of the Nigerian nation, gives me great hope.

“On the organizational aspect of the COSON Week, I believe that we did very well. Our technical teams were excellent. Our audio, video, lights, stage and design teams were made up completely of Nigerians and not once at any of the seven back to back events was there an audio feed back, a microphone failure, a flicker of lights, a stage dysfunction or any technical failure of any type. I congratulate the guys who proved that Nigerians can take up delicate responsibilities and execute them professionally”.

Chief Okoroji has also sent letters of appreciation to other key persons who made the COSON Week a huge success. One of those persons is Senator (Princess) Florence Ita Giwa who masterfully chaired the amazing COSON Green Ball and whom Chief Okoroji describes as the best friend of the Nigerian entertainment industry. Another person is TV star, Mr. Victor Oladokun whose astounding hosting of COSON in the Church is talk of the town.