The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has proposed the establishment of an Orange Economy Security and Intellectual Property Coordination Desk within an existing structure of the Nigeria Police Force to strengthen security and intellectual property protection in Nigeria’s creative sector.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. According to the statement, Disu made the proposal while delivering a lecture to participants of Senior Executive Course 48, 2026, at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State.
The lecture, titled “The Orange Economy and Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development in Nigeria: The Role of the Nigeria Police Force,” focused on the relationship between security, entrepreneurship and the development of the country’s creative industries.
The IGP noted that film, music, fashion, publishing, advertising, digital content, gaming, tourism, heritage and the arts are increasingly driven by technology, entrepreneurship and intellectual property.
He said adequate protection of creators, businesses, digital platforms and intellectual assets was essential to enabling the sector to contribute meaningfully to employment, investment and national development.
Disu said the proposed coordination desk would facilitate specialised policing, dedicated reporting mechanisms, inter-agency collaboration and improved engagement with stakeholders in the creative industry.
He also called for an intelligence-led approach to combating piracy, counterfeiting, cyber-enabled fraud and other criminal activities affecting creative enterprises.
The IGP stressed the importance of financial investigations, where applicable, to trace proceeds linked to criminal networks operating through payment accounts, digital wallets, advertising revenues, logistics networks and online distribution channels.
He further advocated stronger collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Copyright Commission and other relevant institutions to improve intellectual property enforcement.
Disu identified the protection of film locations, concerts, festivals, tourism sites and cultural assets, as well as enhanced cybercrime response and preservation of digital evidence, as areas requiring greater attention.
He also highlighted the role of legitimate economic opportunities in crime prevention, noting that providing young Nigerians with credible pathways to turn their talents into lawful income and employment could reduce their vulnerability to criminal activities.
The IGP warned that piracy, fraud, extortion and other forms of criminality could undermine creative businesses, discourage investment and hinder innovation.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to working with government institutions, industry stakeholders, creative professionals and communities to strengthen intellectual property protection, secure creative enterprises and promote an environment conducive to innovation, investment and legitimate economic activity.
