The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has announced the withdrawal of the registration certificate of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
In an official communication dated October 6, 2025, the CAC informed the Ministry that the action followed a thorough investigation into the Council’s affairs, citing serial violations of the NYCN Constitution and key provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020, including Sections 833 and 834.
The Commission noted that the NYCN had been plagued by a leadership crisis spanning over 18 years, prompting the decision to withdraw its registration certificate, originally issued on October 28, 2020. Consequently, the CAC has de-recognized all existing claims to leadership, trusteeship, and management within the organization.
Exercising its statutory powers under Sections 8(1)(c) and 8(1)(d) of CAMA 2020, the CAC has constituted an Interim Management Committee (IMC) to oversee the affairs of the Council for one year, effective October 6, 2025.
As the supervising authority over the NYCN, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development affirmed its recognition of the CAC’s decision and its legal mandate under the Companies and Allied Matters Act.
The Ministry urged all stakeholders, youth organizations, and affiliates to cooperate fully with the IMC to ensure a smooth restructuring process aimed at restoring unity, legitimacy, and institutional integrity to the NYCN.
It reiterated its commitment to a credible and inclusive youth governance framework anchored on accountability, transparency, and the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
ADEOLA KUNLE
