Directors' Handbook on Corporate Governance (The Blue Book)

The definitive guide to effective board leadership and corporate governance in today's evolving business environment.

The Directors' Handbook on Corporate Governance is a comprehensive and practical resource designed to equip directors, board chairs, company secretaries, governance professionals, regulators, investors, academics, and business leaders with the knowledge and tools required to lead organisations with integrity, accountability, and strategic vision.

Published by the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN), this fully revised edition reflects the latest developments in corporate governance, regulatory expectations, emerging technologies, and boardroom practice. It addresses the complex challenges facing modern boards while providing practical guidance that can be applied across both public and private sector organisations.

Featuring 14 in-depth chapters written by 12 distinguished experts, the handbook combines established governance principles with contemporary insights into today's rapidly changing business landscape. Key topics include:

Roles, responsibilities, and fiduciary duties of directors
The role of the board chairman
Board committees and governance structures
Board performance evaluation
CEO succession planning
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Digital transformation and board oversight
Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance
Cybersecurity and data governance
The evolving role of the modern company secretary

Whether you are a newly appointed director seeking a solid foundation or an experienced board member looking to strengthen governance practices, this handbook offers practical insights, expert perspectives, and actionable guidance for improving board effectiveness and organisational performance.

The Directors' Handbook on Corporate Governance is more than a reference book. It is an essential companion for anyone committed to advancing sound corporate governance and building resilient, sustainable organisations.

Society (SCGN)