Buhari sacks Nigeria Copyright Commission’s Board Chairman

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, approved the dismissal of the Chairman of the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) Board, Tonye Jaja.

A letter dated October 15, 2020, and signed by the Solicitor-General, Dr. Dayo Akpata (SAN), said Jaja’s removal took immediate effect.

The letter was made available to journalists yesterday.

Jaja was directed to handover the commission’s property to the Director-General, John Asien.

The letter read: “Wishing you success in your future endeavours. Please accept the assurances of warm regards and best regards.”

However, no reason was given for the NCC chairman’s removal by the president.

The board was inaugurated May 28, 2019 by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN).