Odiaka Ngozi of the Department of Private and Business Law, Afe-Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti in his article “A Critique of the Powers, Duties and Appointment of Directors in Nigeria” analyses the appointment, powers and duties of directors and distribution of corporate powers in a company. He explores the historical basis of the modern board structure and argues that the legal position that the board manages the company does not reflect practical realities as real corporate powers are wielded by ‘higher executive directors’ while the board of directors plays mere supervisory roles. He recommends a reform of the law to make the board more proactive.

Gogo Otuturu, Lecturer, Faculty of Law, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, provides “An Overview of the Status, Duties and Responsibilities of Secretaries of Public Companies in Nigeria”. He draws a distinction between the secretary of a private company and the secretary of a public company in terms of the requirements for their appointment and removal from office. He notes that the secretary of a public company is not only a high-ranking officer but also the only employee in the corporate set up whose employment is protected by statute. He posits that the modern corporate practice of appointing the secretary of a public company in a dual capacity as Secretary/Legal Adviser, Secretary/Chief Accountant or Secretary/Head of Administration should lead to a rethink of the qualifications of the secretary of a public company.