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).
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In an official communication dated October 6, 2025, the CAC notified the Ministry of the withdrawal of the registration certificate earlier issued to the Council on October 28, 2020.
According to the correspondence, the action was taken 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 eighteen years.
The Commission’s review of the Council’s records and governance practices revealed serial violations of both the NYCN Constitution and the provisions of CAMA 2020, particularly Sections 833 and 834.
Consequently, the CAC has de-recognised all existing claims to leadership, trusteeship, and management within the organisation.
In line with its statutory powers, the CAC has constituted an Interim Management Committee (IMC) to oversee and manage the affairs of the Council for one year, effective October 6, 2025.
“As the supervisory authority over the NYCN, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development acknowledges the legal authority of the CAC under the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020. “The Ministry urges all stakeholders, youth organizations, and partners of the Council to take note of this development and cooperate fully with the Interim Management Committee in the restructuring process aimed at restoring unity, legitimacy, and institutional integrity to the NYCN,” the statement read.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a stable, credible, and inclusive youth governance framework that upholds accountability, transparency, and aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.