Chief Tony Okoroji |
The programme took the personnel through the different
aspects of modern collective management including Licensing/Marketing,
Membership and Documentation.
Mr. Robert Hooijer, the key resource person for the training
is one of the most respected experts in collective management around the world.
A former Chief Executive Officer of International Confederation of Societies of
Authors and Composers (CISAC), Mr. Hooijer was also for a long time Chief
Executive Officer of Africa’s biggest CMO, Southern African Music Rights
Organization (SAMRO). He has huge experience in the intricacies of collective
management in both the developed and developing world.
At the end of the
programme, COSON Chairman, Chief Tony Okoroji praised Mr. Hooijer for his
indomitable spirit and commitment to ensuring that the COSON collective
management practice is top notch. He told Mr. Hooijer that COSON will
appreciate his availability anytime issues arise which need his expertise.
Among the COSON personnel who took part in the training are
Ms. Bernice Eriemeghe, Head of Finance and Administration; Mr. Vincent
Adawaisi, Head of Membership; Mr. Isa Aruna, Head of DataTech; Mr. Chibueze
Okereke, Head of Licensing; and Mr. Efe Enahowo, Senior Executive, Licensing.
Speaking on the training, the General Manager of COSON, Mr.
Chinedu Chukwuji said, “I am very pleased with the great impact Mr. Hooijer’s
visit has made on our management staff. As a responsible organization, COSON
will stop at nothing to ensure that our members of staff are well equipped to
deliver on our mandate. We are thankful to Mr. Hooijer for giving himself to
the success of COSON and we look forward to more of such opportunities to learn
from his expertise”.
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