The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Lagos State Chapter, has adopted a bye-law to strengthen its institutional framework, accountability and sustainable youth development.
The NYCN also pledged to engage and mobilise Lagos youths to participate massively in the 2027 general elections.
The council’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Victor Adogbajale, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, following NYCN 2026 annual congress at Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area (LCDA).
He said that the congress, led by the State Chairman, Ibrahim Adigun, attracted delegates from the 57 local government and local council development areas, alongside representatives of affiliated Voluntary Youth Organisations (VYOs) and Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) across the state.
According to him, the adoption of the bye-law was one of the major highlights of the congress, themed: “Converging Lagos Youth Voices: Voluntary Youth Organizations and the NYCN Lagos Bye-Law as Pillars of Structure, Accountability and Sustainable Youth Development.”
Adigun said the document was presented to the state executives and hundreds of delegates by Adewole Saliu, Chairman of the Bye-Law Drafting and Review Committee.
He said other committee members included the State Secretary, Gbemisola Adeniyi; serving and immediate past legal advisers of NYCN Lagos; representatives of local branches, VYOs and CBOs; and vice chairmen representing the three senatorial districts.
According to him, following its presentation and thorough review by delegates, a motion for the adoption of the document was moved by Moshood Shittu, Coordinator of Egbe-Idimu Local Branch and was seconded by Azeez Asiwaju of the Nigeria Aid Group (NAG), after which the bye-law was adopted by the congress.
He said the development attracted applause from delegates, who commended the Adigun-led administration for recording another significant achievement.
Speaking, Saliu said that the bye-law was developed following extensive consultations with stakeholders in the youth sector and in alignment with the NYCN national constitution.
He said the document would strengthen the council’s institutional framework, promote accountability, clarify operational procedures and enhance its efficiency in advancing youth development across Lagos.
Also speaking on the significance of the development, Adigun described the adoption of the bye-law as a defining step towards building a more structured, inclusive and sustainable youth institution in Lagos.
He said the document would provide a common institutional framework for accommodating the diverse interests and aspirations of young people across the state.
“Lagos has a diverse and dynamic youth population, comprising students, young entrepreneurs, professionals, artisans, creatives, community leaders and young people across different social and economic backgrounds.
“Our bye-law provides a common institutional framework through which these diverse youth demographics can find representation, participate meaningfully in decision-making and contribute to the development of the state.
“It is about ensuring that every youth voice matters, regardless of background, location or affiliation,” he said.
Adigun emphasised that the bye-law was not merely an administrative document but a long-term institutional framework designed to transcend individual leadership tenures.
“Our objective is to build an institution that is bigger than any individual or administration.
“This bye-law will promote continuity, strengthen internal democracy, define responsibilities, establish accountability mechanisms and provide clear guidelines for leadership succession and the operations of the Council.
“We are laying a foundation that future generations of youth leaders can build upon.
“We want to ensure that NYCN Lagos remains a credible, inclusive and accountable umbrella platform for youth development across all 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas,” he said.
