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NYCN Dissolves Board of Trustees, Sets Plans for Reconstitution Under New Constitution

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4 weeks ago

October 2, 2025

Joel Ajayi

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), the statutory umbrella body for youths and youth organizations across the country, has officially dissolved its Board of Trustees (BoT).

In a statement Signed on Thursday in Abuja by the National Public Relations Officer National Youth Council of Nigeria Headquarters Comrade Benjamin Adekunle Onileowo

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.

According to the Council’s leadership under its President, Ambassador 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). With the adoption of the newly amended 2025 Constitution, it became mandatory to reorganize the Board of Trustees to align with the fresh constitutional framework.

NYCN emphasized 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.

The new Board will 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 3 young women in the Council’s leadership. This reflects NYCN’s commitment to inclusivity, fairness, and equity.

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.

The leadership assured that the new Board will be inaugurated in due course.

In the interim, the National Executive Council (NEC), under the leadership of Ambassador Sukubo 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 is 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. The reconstitution of the BoT, it said, is a critical step toward building a stronger institution capable of defending and advancing the interests of Nigerian youth at home and abroad.

Finally, NYCN commended delegates at the Bayelsa 2025 National Youth Congress for their sacrifice and support, assuring them that all resolutions of the Congress will be fully implemented in the best interest of the youth. The leadership affirmed that the new Board of Trustees once inaugurated will usher in a new era for NYCN in line with the letter and spirit of the 2018 constitution amended in 2025.

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Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment To A Digitally-Driven Workforce

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2 days ago

October 29, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

In a strong affirmation of his administration’s vision for a technology-enabled public service, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has reiterated the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to building a world-class, digitally-driven, and citizen-centred workforce capable of driving inclusive and sustainable national development.

The President, represented by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, at the opening ceremony of the 57th International Conference and Exhibition of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) held in Abuja, noted that the Conference provides a vital platform for thought leaders, policymakers, and human resource professionals to examine and discuss the evolving dynamics of work under the theme, “Reimagining the New World of Work.”

President Tinubu commended the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria for its consistency and nearly six decades of professional excellence, ethical leadership, and dedication to human capital development in Nigeria. He acknowledged the Institute’s invaluable role in promoting professionalism and strengthening workforce governance across both public and private sectors.

Highlighting the Administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the President emphasized that “Nigeria’s greatest asset is not its oil or minerals, but its people.” He underscored key Federal Government initiatives such as the 3 Million Technical Talent Programme (3MTT) and the National Talent Export Programme (NATEP), designed to position Nigeria as a global hub for skilled digital professionals.

The President also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ongoing public service transformation through the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2025 (FCSSIP25), which aims to achieve a fully digital and paperless civil service by 31st December, 2025.

He explained that the adoption of the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solution is a major milestone in enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accountability in public service operations.

In his welcome address, the President and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir FCIPM, fnli, emphasized that the future of work will not necessarily reward the strongest or the smartest, but those courageous enough to remain human in a digital world. He described the conference as “not just another HR event, but a transformative movement that will echo through boardrooms, classrooms, and corridors of influence for years to come.”

Mallam Gobir reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to redefining workplace leadership and advancing professional excellence. He urged human resource professionals to transcend traditional management practices and cultivate work environments “where humans and technology collaborate, not compete; where innovation meets integrity, and productivity aligns with purpose.”

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