The Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA) is the only profession body and rallying point for book publishers in the country. Some of the activities of the NPA from which subscribers stand to benefit are:
(1) Acting as rallying point for persons and firms concerned with or interested in book publishing.
(2) Acting as a leveler among small, medium and large scale publishing concerns giving them equal rights or footing on certain issues – voting right, access to training and information, etc.
(3) Promoting and protecting the interest of the publishing industry in all fronts.
(4) Promoting the development of a good reading culture in the country thereby enhancing book output and sales.
(5) Developing good relationship within its members and thus minimizing unhealthy rivalry among its members.
(6) Developing and maintaining cordial relationship with other stakeholders and actors in the book/education industry e.g. ANA, NBA. CBAN, ANP, NLA, RAN, NBF, etc.
(7) Providing a link to international associations concerned with book, e.g. IPA, APNET, WlPO, IFFRO, BELAGIO, ADEA, CAPNET, etc.
(8) Developing stronger relationship between publishers and government agencies and parastatals concerned with book development e.g NERDC, UBEC, etc.
(9) Forming a formidable team with the NCC in a joint campaign and fight against piracy.
(10) Providing sound professional training to members and non-members on publishing to enhance professionalism in the publishing trade in Nigeria.
(11) Providing access to international training through APNET and in collaboration with publishing training institutes in the U.K. and other parts of the world. NPA also keeps members informed about overseas training outlets.
(12) Providing relevant and current information about the state and trend of publishing in Nigeria and overseas.
(13) Joint promotion of members’ books and catalogues at international book fairs where NPA is represented.
(14) Organising National Book Week or Festivals
(15) Providing access to reference materials for research in the area of book publishing.
(16) Providing a forum to forge a common front on national policies that affect the book industry so as to build an enabling environment for book publishing.
(17) Joint campaign on World Bank and other book intervention projects (UBE, ETF, etc,) to ensure even participation of members and enhance local publishing capacity.
(18) Working closely with the various Ministries of Education on book reviews and curriculum development in each state of the Federation.
(19) Organising seminars, symposia, lectures and conferences about the development in the book trade.
(20) It serves as a forum for the interchange of ideas on publishing, sales, copyright and other matters of interest.
(21) Publication of the Nigerian Books-in-Print, a compendium of books published in Nigeria (a joint catalogue). NPA also publishes a magazine “The Publisher” which is highly informative and educative.
