Nigeria and WIPO Enhance Collaboration on IP Strategy

Nigeria's Vice President, Kashim Shettima, met with a delegation from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), led by Director General Daren Tang, to strengthen collaboration aimed at commercializing creativity and research in Nigeria. This partnership targets the development of Nigeria's intellectual property (IP) system, transforming it into a tangible financial asset.

The meeting, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, highlighted Nigeria's ambition to build a robust IP framework that serves various stakeholders, including inventors, investors, and entrepreneurs. WIPO's decision to open its first office in Abuja, the first in sub-Saharan Africa, was welcomed as a significant milestone.

The Nigerian government, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is committed to creating an environment that fosters innovation and protects intellectual assets, with a focus on job creation and economic growth. The launch of Nigeria's first comprehensive intellectual property policy strategy is set for November 2025, further demonstrating the country's commitment to enhancing its IP ecosystem.