National Youth Council of Nigeria
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| Abbreviation | NYCN |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1964 |
| Type | Youth Organisation |
| Location | |
President | Currently Under Review by Ministry of Youth and Sports Development |
| Website | www |
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) was established in 1964. It is charged with policy formulation and implementation on issues bordering on youth development in Nigeria. It is the umbrella body and the mouthpiece of the Nigerian Youth. It was established and given legal recognition in 1990. The NYCN has three branches, the National, Zonal and the State chapters. The NYCN is also affiliated to the world Assembly of Youth, Pan-African Youth Union. It has the Ministry for Youth and Sports Development as its supervisory body.
Structure
Youth, according to the youth policy, acknowledged youths as persons between the ages of 18 to 35. The National Youth Council of Nigeria has 36 State Chapters plus the FCT and 774 Local Government Branches. All chapters are led by a Chairman and Local Government branches are led by coordinators. The NYCN is managed and governed by 23 national executive committees (NEC) members headed by a President. It also has 104 Voluntary Youth Organisations registered to it from all over Nigeria.[1]
References
- ^ "World Assembly of Youth - National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN)". Way.org.my. Retrieved 23 August 2018.