Enikanolaiye Urges Stronger Copyright Protection to Boost Nigeria’s Creative Industry
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, has reaffirmed the importance of Nigeria’s cultural heritage and creative industries in driving national development and strengthening the country’s soft power diplomacy.
Enikanolaiye made this known on October 14, 2026, when he received the leadership of the Ileya Omo Okun Generational Foundation (IOOGF) during a courtesy visit to his office.
The minister commended the foundation for its efforts to preserve Okun cultural heritage and promote the empowerment of women and young people.
He stressed the need for Nigeria to harness its rich cultural resources and creative talents to enhance its international profile, calling for stronger intellectual property and copyright protection to safeguard creators’ rights, encourage entrepreneurship and create employment opportunities.
Enikanolaiye also emphasised the importance of sustained investment in education, cultural preservation and talent development, noting that these areas were essential to achieving inclusive growth and projecting Nigeria’s cultural influence globally.
The engagement highlighted the importance of collaboration between government institutions and community-based organisations in preserving cultural heritage, nurturing creativity and transforming Nigeria’s cultural wealth into sustainable economic opportunities.
During the visit, the foundation’s delegation presented the minister with an award in recognition of his dedication to public service. The delegation described his appointment as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs as a source of pride to the Okun community in Kogi State.
Enikanolaiye Urges Stronger Copyright Protection to Boost Nigeria’s Creative Industry