Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Rilwan Disu has proposed the establishment of an Orange Economy Security and Intellectual Property Coordination Desk within the Nigeria Police Force to strengthen the protection of Nigeria’s creative industry and support sustainable economic development.
Disu made the proposal on Wednesday 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,” explored how effective policing can promote entrepreneurship and drive the growth of Nigeria’s creative economy.
The IGP explained that the lecture focused on the relationship between security, entrepreneurship and the expansion of the country’s creative industries. He said it also highlighted the need to protect intellectual property, businesses, digital platforms and other assets that support the sector.
Disu noted that industries such as film, music, fashion, publishing, advertising, digital content creation, gaming, tourism, heritage and the arts are increasingly powered by entrepreneurship, technology and intellectual property.
He said providing adequate protection for these sectors would boost employment, attract investment and contribute significantly to Nigeria’s economic growth and national development.
To improve the policing of crimes affecting the creative industry, the IGP proposed that the coordination desk should promote specialised policing, strengthen inter-agency collaboration, provide dedicated reporting channels and enhance engagement with stakeholders across the sector.
He also advocated an intelligence-led and partnership-driven strategy to combat organised piracy, counterfeiting, cyber-enabled fraud and other criminal activities targeting creative enterprises.
According to him, financial investigations should be strengthened, where necessary, to trace proceeds of crime linked to criminal networks operating through payment accounts, digital wallets, advertising revenues, logistics systems and online distribution platforms.
On intellectual property protection, Disu called for stronger collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Copyright Commission and other relevant institutions.
He identified the protection of film locations, concerts, festivals, tourism sites and cultural assets, improved cybercrime response, preservation of digital evidence and continuous engagement with creative communities as critical areas requiring greater attention.
The IGP further stressed that creating legitimate economic opportunities for young Nigerians can help reduce their exposure to criminal activities by providing credible pathways from talent to lawful employment and income.
He warned that piracy, fraud, extortion and other forms of criminality threaten businesses, discourage investment and undermine innovation.
Disu added that professional, accountable and rights-respecting policing remains essential to building confidence among creators, entrepreneurs and investors while supporting the long-term growth of Nigeria’s creative economy.
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