Cooperatives Law

1. Understand the historical and legal framework of cooperative societies in Nigeria.
2. Identify and apply relevant legislation governing cooperative operations.
3. Explain the process of registering, managing, and liquidating a cooperative society.
4. Analyze the rights, duties, and privileges of cooperative members.
5. Apply principles of contract law and corporate governance to cooperative settings.
6. Evaluate the ethical and social responsibilities of cooperative societies.

13 weeks, about 41 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: History of applicable Laws of Cooperative Society in Nigeria from 1935 1993 · 2 hours

     Read Unit 1: Understand the historical context of cooperative laws in Nigeria from 1935-1993.. Identify key legislative milestones and their impact on cooperative societies..

   • Unit 2: Cooperative Legislations in Nigeria and the Powers of Legislature · 2 hours

     Study Unit 2: Examine the legislative powers governing cooperative legislation in Nigeria.. Analyze the division of powers between federal and state legislatures..

2. Week 2Module 1:

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

     Review Unit 3: Understand cooperative legislation, practice, and procedure.. Focus on the practical application of cooperative laws in Nigeria..

   • Unit 4: Sources of Cooperative Law in Nigeria · 2 hours

     Study Unit 4: Identify the various sources of cooperative law in Nigeria.. Distinguish between formal and material sources of law..

3. Week 3Module 1:

   • Unit 5: Sources of Law II (Received English Law Common Law) · 3 hours

     Read Unit 5: Explore the influence of Received English Law (Common Law) on Nigerian cooperative law.. Understand the historical context and application of English Common Law..

4. Week 4MODEL 2

   • Unit 1 Registration of Cooperative Society · 3 hours

     Study Unit 1: Understand the process of registering a cooperative society.. Review the requirements and conditions for registration..

5. Week 5MODEL 2

   • UNIT 2 GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF CONTRACT AND APPLICATION TO COOPERATIVE OCIETITES · 3 hours

     Read Unit 2: Understand the general principles of contract law and their application to cooperative societies.. Focus on the essential elements of a valid contract..

6. Week 6MODEL 2

   • UNIT 3 DUTY AND PRIVILEGES OF REGISTERED COOPERATIVE SOCIETY · 3 hours

     Study Unit 3: Examine the duties and privileges of registered cooperative societies.. Focus on the rights and obligations of members..

7. Week 7MODEL 2

   • UNIT 4 TRANSFER OF A DEAD MEMBER"S INTEREST · 3 hours

     Read Unit 4: Understand the legal procedures for transferring a deceased member's interest.. Focus on the rights of beneficiaries and legal requirements..

8. Week 8MODULE 3

   • UNIT 1 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETY AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES TO SHAREHOLDERS: I.E. MEMBERS · 3 hours

     Study Unit 1: Understand the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its application to cooperative societies.. Focus on the responsibilities of cooperative societies to their members..

9. Week 9MODULE 3

   • UNIT 2 CORPORATE DONATIONS AND THEIR LEGAL IMPLICATIONS · 3 hours

     Read Unit 2: Examine the legal implications of corporate donations made by cooperative societies.. Understand the restrictions and regulations governing donations..

10. Week 10MODULE 3

    • UNIT 3 CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL · 3 hours

      Study Unit 3: Understand the principles of corporate governance and control in cooperative societies.. Focus on the roles and responsibilities of management and members..

11. Week 11MODULE 3

    • UNIT 4 DIVIDENDS · 3 hours

      Read Unit 4: Understand the legal aspects of dividend distribution in cooperative societies.. Focus on the rules and regulations governing dividend payments..

12. Week 12MODULE 3

    • UNIT 5 PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY · 3 hours

      Study Unit 5: Understand the principles of public accountability for cooperative societies.. Focus on transparency and reporting requirements..

13. Week 13MODULE 3

    • UNIT 6 SHARE CAPITAL · 3 hours

      Read Unit 6: Understand the legal framework governing share capital in cooperative societies.. Focus on the different types of capital and their implications..