Change of Trustees of Incorporated Trustees

From: NGN45,000

Add, Remove, or Appoint New Trustees with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)

Keep your organization’s leadership records accurate and compliant by updating the list of trustees managing your registered nonprofit, whether it’s a church, mosque, foundation, NGO, association, or any other Incorporated Trustee.

This process covers the removal of outgoing trustees due to resignation, removal, expiration of tenure, incapacity, or death, and the appointment of new trustees to maintain effective governance. We handle CAC filings, newspaper publications, High Court declarations, Meeting minutes, and other required documents.

  • *Choose Newspaper Publication 1

    *Choose Newspaper Publication 2

    Select your preferred daily newspaper for publication.


    *Notarization of Trustee Declaration

    Required for each new trustee. If more than one new trustee, please adjust quantity accordingly.

Service Fee (All inclusive):

From: NGN45,000

Add or Remove Trustees of incorporated trustees in Nigeria

Here’s how SplashDict's CAC-accredited experts assist you:

  • Filing & Documentation: We handle all filings and required documents, including minutes of meeting approving the change or appointment, trustees’ declaration forms (deposed at a High Court), and two newspaper publication notices as required by law.

  • Official Update: Receive an updated CAC Status Report and Certificate of Registration reflecting the Trustee(s) change. 

  • Transparent Pricing: All CAC filing fees, newspaper publication costs, High Court declaration fees, and professional handling are included; no hidden charges.

  • Fast Processing: Completed within 6 to 8 weeks, subject to CAC approval timelines.

  • Ongoing Support: Our Chartered Secretary and corporate services team provide ongoing expert help for regulatory and statutory needs.

Why Update Trustees of Your Incorporated Trustee?

Keeping your trustee records accurate is a good practice and it’s a legal requirement under CAMA. Whether your current trustees have served their term, resigned, passed away, or are being replaced, filing with CAC ensures transparency, accountability, and continuity.

  • Stay compliant: Keeps your Incorporated Trustee aligned with CAMA and CAC regulations.

  • New Appointments: Organizations may choose to appoint new trustees to fill existing or newly created positions.

  • Removal: A trustee can be removed due to misconduct, mismanagement, or other reasons, as outlined in the organization's governing documents and CAMA.

  • Death or Incapacity: Trustees may need to be replaced due to death, illness, or other forms of incapacity.  

Requirements for Change or Appointment of Additional Trustees with CAC

  • Current Incorporated Trustee Information: Submit your association’s full registered name, CAC registration number, and classification (e.g., religious, educational, charitable, etc.).

  • Reason for change: Clearly state the reason for change (e.g., resignation, removal, tenure expiration, or new appointment).

  • New trustee details: Provide full name, date of birth, gender, nationality, phone number, email, occupation, residential and service addresses, valid ID, passport photograph, signature, and designation.

  • Updated annual returns filing: Ensure all annual returns for the Incorporated Trustee are filed and up-to-date with the CAC before submitting the application.

  • Newspaper publications: Publish notices in two daily newspapers (at least one national), (minimum 8cm x 2), stating old and new trustees’ names and inviting objections within 28 days; we provide proof (date, newspaper, page, cuttings). We provide proof (date, newspaper, page, cuttings).

  • Public Notice at Registered Office: We provide a printable version of the newspaper notice for posting at your registered office and branches for the required 28-day period.

  • Trustees’ Declaration Forms: We prepare and process the statutory declaration for each new trustee, deposed at the High Court or before a Notary Public as legally required.

  • Meeting Minutes: We assist in preparing properly formatted extracts of the meeting where the change was approved, including attendance, voting records, and signatures from the Chairman and Secretary or existing trustee.