Notice of Director Nomination - Template, Sample Form

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A Notice of Director Nomination is a ready-to-use legal template for Nigeria. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

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The Notice of Director Nomination is organised into sections covering Introduction, Eligibility under CAMA 2020, Particulars of the Nominee, Qualifications and Requirements, Suitability and Contributions, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

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Shareholding/Membership No.: ________

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The Company Secretary
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RC No.: ________
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Dear Sir/Madam,

RE: NOMINATION OF ________ FOR ELECTION AS A DIRECTOR OF ________ PURSUANT TO THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 2020

§ 1. Introduction. I, ________, being a member (shareholder) of ________ (the “Company”), a company duly incorporated under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and acting in accordance with the provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 (“CAMA 2020”) and the Articles of Association of the Company, hereby formally nominate ________, of ________ (the “Nominee”), as a candidate for election to the position of an Executive Director of the Company.

§ 2. Eligibility under CAMA 2020. I confirm, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that the Nominee is not subject to any of the disqualifications set out in Sections 281, 282 and 283 of CAMA 2020, has attained the age of eighteen (18) years, is not of unsound mind, is not an undischarged bankrupt, and has not been disqualified by any order of court from acting as a director. The Nominee’s consent to act, in compliance with Section 274 of CAMA 2020, and a written declaration of his/her interests pursuant to Sections 303 and 304 of CAMA 2020, are/will be furnished to the Company.

§ 3. Particulars of the Nominee. The particulars of the Nominee required for the purposes of Section 318 of CAMA 2020 are as follows:

3.1. Full Name: ________
3.2. Residential Address: ________
3.3. Nationality: ________
3.4. Date of Birth: ________
3.5. Occupation: ________
3.6. Means of Identification (e.g. NIN/International Passport No.): ________
3.7. Other Directorships Held: ________

§ 4. Qualifications and Requirements. I confirm that the Nominee meets the following requirements for appointment as an Executive Director of the Company:

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§ 7. Request. In view of the foregoing, I am confident that the Nominee will discharge the duties of an Executive Director with competence, integrity and dedication, and will make a valuable contribution to the Board and to the Company. I therefore respectfully request that this nomination be placed before the members for consideration and election at the next General Meeting of the Company to be held on or about ________, in accordance with the Articles of Association of the Company and the relevant provisions of CAMA 2020.

§ 8. Enquiries. Should you have any questions or require any further information or documentation in respect of this nomination, please contact me by email at ________, or by telephone on ________.

Thank you for your kind consideration.


Yours faithfully,




______________________
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Member/Shareholder

CONSENT OF NOMINEE

I, ________, hereby consent to the foregoing nomination and confirm my willingness to act as an Executive Director of the Company, if duly elected, in accordance with Section 274 of CAMA 2020. I further confirm that I am not disqualified from acting as a director under Sections 281 to 283 of CAMA 2020.


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Signature of Nominee
Name: ________
Date: ________

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