Nigeria, April 23 -- Director-General of the Commission, Dr. John Asein, stressed that encouraging reading habits would not only promote knowledge but also guarantee that creators receive due recognition and reward for their intellectual efforts, thereby motivating continued innovation.

The appeal was conveyed in a statement issued by the Commission's Director of Public Affairs, Mrs. Ijeoma Egbunike, to commemorate the 2026 World Book and Copyright Day, observed on Thursday in Abuja.

Marked globally every April 23, the annual event, instituted by UNESCO in 1995, celebrates books, authors, and the enforcement of intellectual property rights.

Asein noted that the theme for this year, "Read Books, Respect Copyright," serves as a reminder...