A REVIEW OF THE POSITION OF THE COMPANY SECRETARY IN THE NIGERIAN CORPORATE LAW REGIME

Abstract

The Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 significantly changed the legal position of the Company Secretary in Nigeria as one of the administrative officers to that of a corporate officer with increased responsibilities and liabilities. This study looks into the radical transformation, comparative law, issues of implementation, and strategic plan to facilitate implementation. Using content analysis of relevant statutes and a robust study of court cases, the report finds that although CAMA 2020 makes great strides on professional recognition, there is still much infrastructure and regulatory backup needed to implement successfully.