The Purpose of the Corporation – By Professor Fabian Ajogwu, OFR, SAN

We are proud to present The Purpose of the Corporation, a timely and thought-provoking work by Professor Fabian Ajogwu, OFR, SAN.

What is a corporation truly meant to achieve—profit alone, or something more?

This book delivers a compelling exploration of that question at the heart of corporate law and governance. Through a structured, multi-layered framework, it examines how corporate purpose is defined in law, shaped by economic theory, influenced by governance expectations, and tested in real-world practice.

Drawing on global case studies and contemporary issues such as ESG, sustainability, and corporate accountability, the book challenges traditional shareholder-centric models and interrogates whether modern “purpose-driven” narratives reflect genuine change.

An essential resource for legal practitioners, regulators, policymakers, and business leaders, this book equips readers with the tools to critically assess corporate purpose—and ensure it is meaningfully embedded in governance and decision-making.

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