The Federal Government on Tuesday withdrew the registration certificate of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), effectively dissolving all its existing leadership structures after nearly two decades of unending internal crises.

The decision followed a formal communication from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, dated October 6, 2025, which conveyed the deregistration of the NYCN under Sections 8(1)(c) and 8(1)(d) of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020.

The ministry spokesperson, Omolara Esan, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.

Esan explained that the action was taken under the powers granted to the Commission by CAMA 2020, following a comprehensive investigation into the affairs of the Council, which has been embroiled in a leadership crisis spanning over 18 years.

According to her, a detailed review of the Council’s records and governance practices revealed serial violations of both the NYCN Constitution and provisions of CAMA 2020, particularly Sections 833 and 834.

She noted that the Commission has, therefore, de-recognized all existing claims to leadership, trusteeship, and management within the organization.

“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 (1) year, effective October 6, 2025,” Esan said.

She added that, as the supervisory authority over the NYCN, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development acknowledges the CAC’s legal authority to act under the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020.

The Ministry, therefore, urges all stakeholders, youth organizations, and partners of the Council to take due note of this development and to cooperate fully with the Interim Management Committee in the ongoing restructuring process.

It noted the action aimed at restoring unity, legitimacy, and institutional integrity to the NYCN, in line with its founding ideals.