FG Withdraws NYCN Registration Over Prolonged Leadership Crisis

Maryam Aminu

The Federal Government has withdrawn the registration certificate of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), following a notification from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) citing serial violations of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 and the Council’s constitution.

In a press statement issued on Monday, October 7, 2025, by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, the Ministry announced that it received an official communication from the CAC dated October 6, 2025, confirming the withdrawal of the certificate earlier issued to the NYCN on October 28, 2020.

According to the correspondence, the CAC acted under Sections 8(1)(c) and 8(1)(d) of CAMA 2020 after a comprehensive investigation into the Council’s affairs revealed long-standing governance irregularities and leadership tussles spanning over 18 years.

The Ministry noted that the CAC’s findings established repeated breaches of Sections 833 and 834 of the Act, leading to the de-recognition of all existing claims to leadership, trusteeship, and management within the NYCN.

In exercise of its statutory powers, the Corporate Affairs Commission has appointed an Interim Management Committee (IMC) to oversee and administer the affairs of the Council for a one-year period, effective from October 6, 2025.

As the supervising authority over the NYCN, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development acknowledged the CAC’s action as lawful and consistent with its mandate under CAMA 2020.

The Ministry urged all youth stakeholders, affiliated organizations, and partners of the Council to cooperate fully with the Interim Management Committee during the restructuring process, which it said is aimed at restoring unity, legitimacy, and institutional integrity to the organization.

Reaffirming its commitment to youth development and good governance, the Ministry stated that the move aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, emphasizing accountability, inclusiveness, and transparency in youth representation and engagement.