Get a License or Stop the Music: PMAN Issues Warning to Abuja Business Owners
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| Get a License or Stop the Music: PMAN Issues Warning to Abuja Business Owners |
The Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN), FCT Chapter, has issued a directive requiring hotel owners, event planners, and entertainment stakeholders in Abuja to obtain official permission before hosting live music bands or face potential sanctions.
During a press conference in Abuja on Friday, the association’s acting governor, Michael Oyibo Kaycee, disclosed the new requirements. He further cautioned entertainment stakeholders within the capital to ensure they exclusively hire certified musicians.
He emphasized that the association will no longer tolerate the exploitation, disrespect, or underpayment of musicians operating within the nation’s capital.
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“You are required to obey industrial standards, engage certified musicians, and fill your obligations.
“Our task force is fully operational from today. The system has been taken for granted for too long. It is high time for everybody to understand the function of PMAN in FCT. Show planners, event planners are to take permission from the association.
He expressed concern over the "extremely low" levels of television viewership, noting a sharp decline driven by the rapid shift toward digital platforms.
"today, virtually everyone carries a television in their hands. A young boy in a remote area can gain global recognition simply through digital influence. This clearly shows that digital platforms are now the dominant force in content distribution,” he said.
He called on the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to step in and help the association with the challenges they are facing.
