By Abubakar Yunusa
The National Youth Council of Nigeria has dissolved its Board of Trustees, with a plan to reconstitute a new one under its recently amended constitution.
The decision was reached at the Council’s National Congress held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on September 21, 2025, where delegates unanimously adopted the move.
According to the Council’s President, Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, the dissolution became necessary as the old board was formed under the 2018 Constitution, which has now been replaced by the amended 2025 version.
This was contained in a statement signed by its National Public Relations Officer , comrade Benjamin Adekunle Onileowo“With the new constitution in place, it became mandatory to reorganise the Board to align with the current legal framework,” Sukubo said.
The Council explained that the fresh amendment introduced significant changes, including mandatory gender balance, which requires the inclusion of at least three young women in its leadership.
It added that the new board would be more inclusive and representative, comprising all former presidents, the current president, and key stakeholders from across the country.
NYCN assured members and the public that the dissolution took effect on September 21 and that the reconstitution process was already underway.
In the meantime, the National Executive Council has begun engaging with relevant regulatory bodies, including the Corporate Affairs Commission, to ensure full compliance with the new provisions.
The Council described the move as part of a wider reform agenda to reposition the NYCN in line with modern governance standards.
It pledged continued commitment to unity, accountability, and transparency while building a stronger institution capable of defending and advancing the interests of Nigerian youths locally and globally.
NYCN also commended delegates at the Bayelsa congress for their support and assured them that all resolutions would be implemented.
The leadership said the forthcoming Board of Trustees would mark a new era for the Council, grounded in inclusivity, fairness, and constitutional order.
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