The Osun State Government has suspended all official interactions with the state chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) following a deepening leadership crisis and internal disputes.
The decision was announced in a statement on Sunday in Osogbo by Kolapo Alimi, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment.
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According to the statement, the government is concerned about the escalating leadership feuds and controversies surrounding the management of resources allocated to the state’s NYCN.
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In response, the government has initiated a formal review of its past engagements with the council. A three-person investigative committee, composed of independent nominees, has been established to look into the matter.
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All official dealings with the NYCN’s state chapter will remain suspended pending the outcome of this investigation.
The state government also noted that its action aligns with a directive from the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, which is expected to be fully implemented in late 2025. The federal directive instructed all ministries and youth sector stakeholders to suspend dealings with the NYCN’s national body.
This federal action was prompted by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) withdrawing the NYCN’s certificate of registration. The ministry cited “persistent infighting, factionalisation, and confrontations” as the reasons for its decision.
Alimi explained that the Osun State Government’s move is consistent with the federal stance, as the state chapter is now experiencing similar internal challenges.
