PMAN to begin barcoding regime to curb piracy

By Ahmed Boulor

 

The Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria PMAN is set for the commencement of a barcoding regime.

The decision was reached at the recently staged National Executive Council (N.E.C) meeting of the association staged at the White House Hotel, Toyin Street in Ikeja, Lagos which had in attendance of State Chapters representatives from 24 states of the federation.

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According to Pretty Okafor, the commence of the barcoding regime will commence as soon as the on-going negotiations and discussions between PMAN and The Federal Ministry of Information & Culture on one hand and the Nigeria Copyright Commission (N.C.C) on the other hand are concluded.

“We shall then announce the date for the commencement of the bar-code regime in Nigeria as the measure is designed (a.) to protect the works creator, (b.) the investors, and (c.) to be able to determine the contribution of the music industry into the annual G.D.P of the Nation since Nigerian music have been rated one of the best in the world today.” Okafor said.

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