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Effect of Corporate Governance on Sustainability Performance of Listed Oil and Gas Companies in Nigeria

Ismaila Abdullahi Olotu Ph.D Samuel Iyere Ph.D Anah Esther Chidinma

Abstract

This study investigates the effect of corporate governance on sustainability performance within the unique institutional context of Nigeria's listed oil and gas sector. the research examines how four dimensions of board characteristics, namely board size, board independence, board gender diversity, and board financial expertise, influence sustainability performance measured using the Global Reporting Initiative framework. Using an ex post facto research design, secondary data were collected from the annual reports of 8 listed oil and gas companies over 10 years (2015–2024), yielding 80 firm-year observations. A census sampling technique was employed due to the manageable population size, and the data were analyzed using a Random- Effects panel regression model, following diagnostic tests that confirmed homoscedasticity and the appropriateness of the random-effects estimator. The findings reveal that board size, board independence, board gender diversity, and board financial expertise have significant positive effects on sustainability performance. Board gender diversity. The study concludes tha theorporate governance mechanisms have meaningful implications for sustainability performance in Nigeria's oil and gas sector, with all examined board characteristics contributing positively to sustainability disclosure practices. It recommends that oil and gas companies prioritize board diversity, independence, and expertise to enhance sustainability performance, and calls for regulatory frameworks that mandate minimum thresholds for these governance attributes.

Keywords

Corporate GovernanceSustainability PerformanceBoard CharacteristicsOil and Gas SectorNigeria

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