What records are needed to register a charitable NGO with CAC in Nigeria?

You need to register an Incorporated Trustee with Corporate Affairs Commission to acheive this. Documents needed are means of identification the other documents can be provided by your Lawyer. You need at least two people for this to be registered. You can either call me or send me a direct message, do not create a lead if you need to ask any further questions or meet the nearest lawyer to you. I hope this helps.

Records & Requirements to Register a Charitable NGO with CAC (Nigeria)

1. Key Documents Required

Application letter requesting registration as an Incorporated Trustee

Completed CAC IT Form

Constitution of the NGO (objectives must be strictly charitable/educational)

Minutes of meeting appointing trustees and authorising registration

Trustees details:

Full names, addresses & occupations

Valid IDs (NIN/Passport/Driver's Licence)

Passport photographs & signatures

Declaration of compliance

Police clearance report for each trustee

Evidence of publication of notices in two national newspapers (30 days)

2. Board / Trustee Composition

Minimum of 2 trustees (CAC practice usually prefers 3–5)

Trustees must be 18 years and above, of sound mind, and not bankrupt or convicted of fraud

At least one Chairperson and one Secretary

3. CAC Procedure & Timeline

Name reservation: 1–3 working days

Newspaper publication: 30 days (statutory waiting period)

CAC review & approval: 2–4 weeks after publication

Total typical timeline: 6–10 weeks, depending on CAC workload and document completeness.

4. Post-Registration

Issuance of Certificate of Incorporation

NGO becomes eligible to open bank accounts, apply for grants, and seek tax exemptions

You would need to incorporate/ register your NGO/NFO as an incorporated trustee. The entire process takes about 3-4 months. For registrations like this, you would need a one on one consultation with us so we can advise based on all you have said that pertains you.