By Andrew Abah, Abuja
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), the statutory umbrella body for youths and youth organizations across the country, has officially dissolved its Board of Trustees (BoT).
In a statement by the National Public Relations Officer of the Council, Comrade Benjamin Adekunle Onileowo, it said that the reconstitution of the BoT was one of the decisions taken at the Council’s National Congress held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on September 21, 2025, and unanimously adopted by delegates.
According to the Council’s President, Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, the dissolution became necessary as the previous Board was constituted in line with the provisions of the 2018 NYCN Constitution (as amended). With the adoption of the newly amended 2025 Constitution, it became mandatory to reorganize the Board of Trustees to align with the fresh constitutional framework.
NYCN emphasized its commitment to upholding the supremacy of its constitution and ensuring that all leadership organs operate strictly within the law.
The 2025 amendment Constitution introduced new provisions that must now be followed.
The new Board will be more inclusive and representative comprising all former Presidents of the Council, the serving President and other key stakeholders.
Importantly, the 2025 amendment also provided for mandatory gender balance, guaranteeing adequate representation of three young women in the Council’s leadership. This reflects NYCN’s commitment to inclusivity, fairness and equity.
While the process of reconstituting the Board is ongoing, the Council has urged members, affiliates and the public to note that the dissolution took effect on September 21, 2025.
The leadership assured that the new Board will be inaugurated in due course.
In the interim, the National Executive Council (NEC) has established communication with relevant regulatory and law enforcement agencies including the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and other key institutions to ensure full compliance and implementation of the provisions of the new Constitution.
The Council stressed that the dissolution is part of a broader reform agenda aimed at repositioning NYCN in line with modern governance standards.
NYCN further assured the youth constituency and stakeholders of its continued commitment to unity, accountability and transparency. The reconstitution of the BoT, it said, is a critical step towards building a stronger institution capable of defending and advancing the interests of Nigerian youth at home and abroad.
Finally, NYCN commended delegates at the Bayelsa 2025 National Youth Congress for their sacrifice and support, assuring them that all resolutions of the Congress will be fully implemented in the best interest of the youth.
The leadership further affirmed that the new Board of Trustees, once inaugurated, will usher in a new era for NYCN in line with the letter and spirit of the 2018 constitution amended in 2025.
