The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has officially dissolved its Board of Trustees (BoT).
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.
Its National Public Relations Officer, Comrade Benjamin Onileowo in a statement issued Thursday said according to the Council’s leadership under its President, Amb. 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).
He added that with the adoption of the newly amended 2025 Constitution, it became mandatory to reorganise the Board of Trustees to align with the fresh constitutional framework.
The youth body emphasised 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.
It explained that the new Board would 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.
Onileowo noted that 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.
He said the leadership assured that the new Board would be inaugurated in due course.
Meanwhile, the National Executive Council (NEC) has commenced 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 was 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.