Rethinking the Rules: Dr. Kayode Akinsola Sheds Light on Nigeria’s Corporate Governance and Compliance Terrain

By Demola Adeseye

In a time when Nigeria’s business environment is evolving at an unprecedented pace, two timely publications by Dr. Kayode Akinsola have emerged as vital resources for corporate stakeholders, regulators, and entrepreneurs.

His first release, Corporate Governance in Nigeria: An Overview (July 2023), delves into the underpinnings of organizational accountability in Nigeria’s corporate world.

Drawing attention to the fallout of several failed enterprises, Dr. Akinsola links institutional collapse to poor governance practices that ignored the interests of workers, shareholders, and regulatory demands. The book serves as a retrospective and forward-looking resource—tracking the history of governance codes from the 2003 SEC Code to recent reforms aimed at curbing executive excesses and promoting ethical leadership.

His recent release, Compliance with Nigeria Regulatory Agencies: A Guide by Dr Kayode Akinsola, complements the governance discourse with a deep dive into the country’s regulatory structure. It’s both a practical manual and a strategic blueprint for businesses looking to navigate Nigeria’s often-complicated compliance landscape.

Through sector-specific examples and actionable insights, Akinsola bridges the knowledge gap between theory and practice, providing clarity where most see red tape.

Together, these works are more than academic texts, they are tools for reshaping the corporate DNA of Nigerian businesses. As more companies face scrutiny from watchdogs and investors alike, these books offer a timely nudge toward accountability and sustainability.