Nigerian Publishers Association
WHO WE ARE
The Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA), a professional association of publishers in Nigeria and the only collective voice of the publishers in Nigeria. It has been in existence since 1965. It is a rallying point for all books, journals and electronic publishers in the country since its inception.
The Association provides a forum through which publishers come together and deliberate on various issues affecting the publishing industry and the book trade at large. It is at the NPA that policies that would create an enabling environment and secure favourable trade terms, both within Nigeria and overseas, are made.
As a publisher, you need to belong to the NPA so that you can enjoy the various benefits of its membership as well as contribute your own quota towards sustaining the good image of, and building a future of hope and prosperity for the publishing industry in Nigeria.
Organogram: The NPA operates under the leadership of a fifteen-member Executive Council, chaired by the President, supported by the Vice President and three Deputy Presidents. The Executive Secretary heads the Secretariat. The highest decision-making body is the Annual General Meeting (AGM) which holds once a year. NPA carries out its functions on committee basis under the following:
Establishment/Administrative Committee; Education Committee; Anti-Piracy Committee; Membership/Emerging Publishers Committee; Publicity & Publication Committee; Trade & Book Fair Committee. These committees meet as often as issues within their terms of reference demand.
Vision
To harness the potentials for the growth and development of the knowledge sector through the promotion and protection of the rights of publishers in Nigeria.
Mission
To advance the knowledge industry through effective co-ordination of publishers for maximum production and forge a common front before government and individuals.
Our Services
Information: The NPA disseminates, among its members, relevant and current information about the state and trend of publishing in Nigeria and overseas, such as national and international book fairs, copyright summit, book development conferences and seminars, international workshops, government policies, book review exercises by state governments, anti-piracy measures, etc. Reports of various local and international book fairs where NPA is represented is also given to members. Access is also provided by NPA to reference materials for research in the areas of book publishing.
National Affiliations: NPA Develops and maintains cordial relationship with other stakeholders and actors in the book/education industry e.g. Association of Nigeria Authors (ANA), Nigerian Booksellers Association (NBA), Christian Booksellers Association of Nigeria (CBAN), Association of Nigerian Printers (ANP), Nigerian Library Association (NLA), Reading Association of Nigeria (RAN), Nigerian Book Foundation (NBF), Nigeria Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), etc. The NPA is also a major stakeholder in the Nigerian Book Fair Trust which organizes both local and international book fairs in Nigeria.
International Relations: The NPA Provides a link to international associations concerned with the book and publishing, e.g. International Publishers Association (IPA), African Publishers Network (APNET), World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), International Federation of Reproduction Rights Organizations (IFRRO), BELAGIO, Association for the development of Education in Africa (ADEA), Africa Books Collective (ABC), Caribbean Publishers Network (CAPENT), etc. NPA is member of APNET and IPA.
Curbing Piracy: The NPA Anti-Piracy Committee is being continually energized to stamp out piracy in the Nigerian book market. NPA forms a formidable team with the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) in a joint campaign and fight against piracy. Properly Coordinated surveillance and impromptu raids are carried out on a regular basis and culprits are prosecuted while preventive strategies are being worked out. Confiscated books are burnt publicly in order to serve as deterrent to other book pirates.
Training: The NPA provides sound professional training to members and non-members on publishing to enhance professionalism in the publishing trade in Nigeria. Series of training courses are on ground for editorial/production and the sales representation/marketing personnel in the publishing and allied industries. NPA also provides access to international training as well as keep members informed about overseas training outlets. NPA training, the Publishers Institute of Nigeria has also been registered.
Government Relations:The NPA Develops and sustains better relationship between publishers and government agencies and parastatals concerned with book development e.g. Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB) at the national and state levels, Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), Education Trust Fund (ETF), Federal and States Ministries of Education (MOEs), etc. Government recognizes NPA as an important ally in the formulation and implementation of various educational/book policies and book projects such as curriculum development and book review exercise.