Co-Operative Legislation

1. Define the nature and functions of cooperative legislation.
2. Describe the history of cooperative legislation in Nigeria.
3. Explain the roles and functions of the Registrar of Cooperative Societies.
4. Discuss the promotion and registration of cooperative organizations.
5. Analyze the main features of cooperative societies' rules and bye-laws.

13 weeks, about 32 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 1: Nature and concept of Cooperative Legislation · 2 hours

     Understand the nature and concept of cooperative legislation.. Define cooperative legislation and its components.. Examine the role of cooperative by-laws and principal legislation..

2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 2: Historical Antecedents of cooperative legislation in Nigeria · 2 hours

     Discuss the historical antecedents of cooperative legislation in Nigeria.. Compare pre- and post-independence cooperative legislation.. Identify the complementary roles of laws and regulations..

3. Week 3Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 3: Cooperative Legislation, Practice and Procedure · 2 hours

     Differentiate between direction, supervision, control, and execution.. List and explain the functions of the legislature in cooperative governance.. Understand the role of the legislature in determining activities, organization, and personnel..

4. Week 4Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 4: The Registrar of Cooperatives · 2 hours

     Describe the role and functions of the Registrar of Cooperatives.. Identify the registers maintained by cooperative societies.. List the returns to be submitted to the Registrar..

5. Week 5Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 5: Nature of and Provisions in the Regulations/Rules of Co-operative Societies · 2 hours

     Identify the regulations and rules guiding cooperative activities.. Understand the privileges of registered cooperative members.. Assess the rights, liabilities, and duties of cooperative members..

6. Week 6Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 6: Sources of Cooperative Laws in Nigeria · 2 hours

     Understand the meaning of the term 'Source' of cooperative law.. Enumerate the classes and theories of sources of law.. Explain the autochthony of cooperative law in Nigeria..

7. Week 7Module 2: Cooperative Organization

   • Unit 1: Registration of Cooperative · 2 hours

     Understand the criteria for appointing a Federal or State Director of Cooperatives.. List the qualifications required for a Director.. Discuss the types of societies that may register as cooperatives..

8. Week 8Module 2: Cooperative Organization

   • Unit 2: Functions of Boards of Director in a Co-operative Organization · 2 hours

     Understand the guidelines for selecting board of directors.. Know the functions of the board of directors in cooperative management.. Examine the qualifications of a director..

9. Week 9Module 2: Cooperative Organization

   • Unit 3: Nature of General Meetings in a Co-operative Society · 2 hours

     Understand how quorum is formed for general meetings.. Appreciate the powers of annual general meetings.. Understand how voting is conducted at general meetings..

10. Week 10Module 2: Cooperative Organization

    • Unit 4: Nature of a Management Committee in a Co-operative Society · 2 hours

      Understand the relevance of management committees.. Explain what could lead to the suppression of management committees.. Discuss the meetings of the management committee..

    • Unit 5: Roles of Management Committee · 2 hours

      Explain the term 'management committee'.. Identify and discuss the roles of management committees.. Understand the vision and leadership roles of the management committee..

11. Week 11Module 2: Cooperative Organization

    • Unit 6: Composition of a Management Committee · 2 hours

      Understand the composition of the management committee.. Appreciate the distinct roles of the key officers.. Examine the roles of the Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer..

12. Week 12Module 3:

    • Unit 1: Functions of the officials of management committee · 2 hours

      Know the key officials of management committees.. Identify the functions of the officials.. Understand the roles of the Treasurer, Secretary, and Chairperson..

    • Unit 2: Delegation of Management Committee functions · 2 hours

      Appreciate reasons for effective delegation of responsibilities.. Examine processes for choosing to delegate responsibilities.. Spotlight key points for effective delegation..

13. Week 13Module 3:

    • Unit 3: Audit Inspection and enquiry committee · 2 hours

      Define who an auditor is.. Enumerate and explain the duties and powers of auditors.. Justify the relevance of audit and inquiry committees..

    • Unit 4: Procedures for Auditor's appointment · 2 hours

      Understand who auditors are.. Know the procedure for the appointment of auditors.. Understand what could lead to the termination of appointment of auditors..