The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has suggested starting a security and intellectual property desk to protect Nigeria’s creative sector from piracy, fraud, and other crimes.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Ani Iniedu, shared this in a statement on Wednesday. He said Mr Disu made the suggestion while speaking to participants of Senior Executive Course 48, 2026, at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State.
The talk was called “The Orange Economy and Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development in Nigeria: The Role of the Nigeria Police Force.” It focused on how security affects entrepreneurship and the growth of Nigeria’s creative industries.
According to Mr Iniedu, the proposed Orange Economy Security and Intellectual Property Coordination Desk would fit into the current structure of the police. It would help with specialized policing, inter-agency cooperation, dedicated reporting systems, and working with stakeholders in the creative sector.
Mr Disu said Nigeria’s creative industries, which include film, music, fashion, publishing, advertising, digital content, gaming, tourism, heritage, and the arts, are increasingly driven by entrepreneurship, technology, and intellectual property.
He mentioned that these sectors could provide more jobs, attract investments, and support national growth if creators and their intellectual assets are well protected.
The police chief pushed for intelligence-led policing and stronger partnerships to deal with organized piracy, counterfeiting, cyber fraud, and other crimes that affect creative businesses.
He also called for financial investigations to trace money connected to criminal networks that operate through payment accounts, digital wallets, advertising income, logistics networks, and online distribution platforms.
Mr Disu encouraged stronger cooperation between the police, Nigerian Copyright Commission, and other relevant bodies on protecting intellectual property.
He pointed out that protecting film locations, concerts, festivals, tourism sites, and cultural assets is vital. He also noted the need for a better response to cybercrime, preserving digital evidence, and engaging with creative communities.
The IGP linked creating real job opportunities for young Nigerians with preventing crime.
He said that providing clear paths from talent to legal income and jobs can help reduce young people's chances of getting involved in crime.
Mr Disu warned that piracy, fraud, extortion, and other criminal acts could harm businesses, scare away investment, and stifle innovation.
He stressed that policing the creative economy must also ensure public safety and uphold the rights necessary for creativity and business to thrive.
According to Mr Iniedu, the IGP emphasized that professional, accountable, and rights-respecting policing is key to building trust among creators, entrepreneurs, and investors.
The police said they remain dedicated to working with government bodies, industry stakeholders, creative professionals, and communities to enhance intellectual property protection and secure creative businesses.
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