Welcome to Society for Corporate Governance

The Society for Corporate Governance NigeriaSM (SCGN) Limited by Guarantee is a registered (Not-for-profit No 620,268) organization committed to the development of corporate governance and best practices in Nigeria.

The society believes that Corporate Governance impacts on the well being of a company, its economic performance and the ability to attract capital on a sustainable basis; that the primary duty of boards and managers is the efficient use of the company’s resources to create value and achieve the objectives of the company for its stakeholders; and that the realization of those objectives depends to a large extent on how well the company is governed. Efficient use of company assets coupled with good governance invariably translates to higher probability of good returns on investments.

It is the foremost institution committed to the development and promotion of corporate governance best practices in Nigeria. It aims to be the recognized reference point both nationally and internationally in matters relating to corporate governance and provide a template for formulation and enforcement of corporate governance standards for Nigeria and other emerging economies, using the tools of rankings, seminars, workshops and trainings.