Governance Sustainability Disclosure and Market Value of Listed Oil and Gas Firms in Nigeria
Sr No:
Page No:
12-17
Language:
English
Authors:
Dr Amadi, Eleba Ngozi*
Received:
2025-02-01
Accepted:
2025-02-15
Published Date:
2025-02-18
Abstract:
This study examines the relationship between governance sustainability disclosure
and the market value of listed oil and gas firms in Nigeria. Utilizing an ex post facto research
design, secondary data from the financial reports of eleven oil and gas firms listed on the
Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) between 2019 and 2023 were analyzed. The study employs the
Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression method to determine the effect of governance
sustainability disclosure on market value. Findings indicate that board remuneration and board
size exhibit a positive but insignificant relationship with market value, suggesting that
governance disclosures in these areas do not strongly influence firm valuation. Conversely, the
audit committee demonstrates a significant negative effect on market value, implying that
stringent governance oversight may be perceived as a response to governance inefficiencies,
potentially eroding investor confidence. The study concludes that governance sustainability
disclosures alone may not be a primary determinant of market value in the capital-intensive oil
and gas sector. It recommends that firms enhance governance strategies beyond compliance to
foster investor confidence and long-term financial performance
Keywords:
Governance Sustainability Disclosure, Market Value, Board Remuneration, Audit Committee, Oil and Gas Firms.