Osun government halts ties with youth council amid crisis
The Osun State Government has suspended all interactions with the state chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria due to a worsening leadership crisis. The decision was announced in a statement signed by Commissioner Oluomo Alimi. The government has set up a three-man committee to investigate the issues within the council. Authorities assured the public that efforts are underway to restore order and transparency in the youth sector.
What we know
- The Osun State Government suspended dealings with the state chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria over internal disputes and resource controversies.
- A three-man committee of unaffiliated nominees has been appointed to investigate the crisis.
- The government will follow a directive from the Federal Ministry of Youth Development regarding the NYCN during the investigation.
- The Federal Ministry had previously communicated the withdrawal of the NYCN’s certificate of registration by the Corporate Affairs Commission and stopped engaging with the national leadership.
- The government addressed concerns about politicisation and promised to restore stability and accountability in the youth sector.
