By Luminous Jannamike
ABUJA – Following the ratification of its revised 2025 Constitution, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has officially disbanded its Board of Trustees (BoT) to comply with new leadership structure requirements.
This resolution was made during the Council’s National Congress convened in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, and was communicated through a statement by Comrade Benjamin Adekunle Onileowo, NYCN’s National Public Relations Officer.
According to NYCN President Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo, the move was essential because the former Board was constituted under the now-obsolete 2018 Constitution.
“The adoption of the 2025 constitutional amendment necessitated a complete overhaul of the Board of Trustees to ensure alignment with the updated governance framework,” he stated.
The updated constitution stipulates that the BoT must include all past Presidents of the Council, the current President, and other designated stakeholders. It also enforces gender inclusivity by mandating the presence of at least three young women in leadership roles.
“The restructured Board will consist of all former Presidents, the incumbent President, and other significant stakeholders, with a compulsory minimum of three young women represented,” the Council clarified.
The dissolution officially took effect on September 21, and efforts to reconstitute the Board are actively underway.
Under the leadership of Ambassador Sukubo, the National Executive Council (NEC) has initiated consultations with regulatory bodies such as the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to guarantee full compliance with statutory requirements.
These reforms are part of a broader initiative to modernize the Council’s organizational framework in accordance with the amended constitution.
“Reforming the BoT is a pivotal move toward establishing an institution that faithfully embodies the principles and provisions of the 2025 amendment,” the statement emphasized.
Delegates at the Bayelsa congress were commended for endorsing the resolutions, with the leadership confirming that implementation is already in progress.