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4,500 Nigerian musicians to get N11,000 each as Coronavirus relief fund from COSON - Edoman - 04-08-2020 4,500 Nigerian musicians to get N11,000 each as Coronavirus relief fund from COSON The Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) has announced a N50 million financial relief package for all Nigerian artistes as the nation continues to battle the Coronavirus pandemic. In a statement released, President of COSON, Tony Okoroji, said since the beginning of the pandemic and the eventual lockdown of some states, himself and other board members have received calls from many artistes who are desperate for any kind of assistance as they have been affected by the pandemic and the current lockdown which has also stopped entertainment activities across the country. He said the orgaization's board has therefore approved the release of 50 Million Naira to be shared amongst about 4,500 members on the society’s register as at May 19th, 2019 as an Anti-Corona Emergency Relief Distribution from COSON. Each member is to receive N11, 000. Quote:“I have personally received calls from several members of COSON who are desperate for immediate assistance of any kind. Other members of our Board have received similar messages. On outstanding Specific Distributions, the COSON Chairman said Quote:“Every member of the Board is very eager that all outstanding specific distributions should be paid without any delay. The issue was prominent in our discussions on the emergency relief distribution. Concluded Chief Okoroji Quote:“I know that I cannot please everyone but I am working hard every day to lift up the musicians of Nigeria, promote and defend our industry and provide visible solutions to the problems of each of us. |