The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, on Tuesday, October 7, announced the withdrawal of the certificate of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN).
The government said the withdrawal was due to a protracted leadership crisis in the youth organisation that has spanned over 18 years.
According to a statement by the ministry posted on its X handle on Tuesday night, the decision followed an official communication it received from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) dated October 6, 2025, notifying the ministry of the withdrawal of the registration certificate earlier issued to the National Youth Council of Nigeria on October 28, 2020.
The statement added: “According to the CAC’s correspondence, this action was taken pursuant to the powers conferred on the Commission under Sections 8(1)(c) and 8(1)(d) of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), 2020, following a comprehensive investigation into the affairs of the council, which has faced a prolonged leadership crisis spanning over 18 years.
“Upon a detailed review of the council’s records and governance practices, the Corporate Affairs Commission found serial violations of both the NYCN Constitution and the provisions of CAMA 2020, particularly Sections 833 and 834. Consequently, the commission has de-recognised all existing claims to leadership, trusteeship, and management within the organisation.”
The ministry therefore added that in line with its statutory powers, the Corporate Affairs Commission has constituted an Interim Management Committee (IMC) to oversee and manage the affairs of the council for a period of one year, effective October 6, 2025.
“As the supervisory authority over the National Youth Council of Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, being a law-abiding institution, takes due cognizance of this development and acknowledges the legal authority of the Corporate Affairs Commission under the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020.”
