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The National Executive Council of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, has appointed Godwin Okoye as the Acting Chairman of the Council, Anambra State Chapter with immediate effect.
The appointment letter was presented to Okoye by the National President of NYCN, Ambassador Sukubo Sokubo in the presence of the organisation’s National Deputy President, South-East, Innocent Nduanya and other youth-based association leaders.
By this appointment, Okoye takes over the leadership of the NYCN Anambra State Chapter from the impeached Emeka Obi until a substantive Chairman is elected in a few months time.
The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the NYCN Secretariat, on Saturday, in line with the provisions of the NYCN Constitution(2018), amended.
The statement indicated that Okoye is expected to assume full administrative duties immediately and oversee the affairs of NYCN in the state, pending further directives from the National Secretariat.
Reacting to the change in leadership after presenting appointment letter to the new acting Chairman, the Deputy President of the NYCN, Innocent Nduanya, who is also from Anambra State, commended the NEC for enforcing constitutional discipline and restoring order in the state chapter.
Nduanya said, “The Council acted strictly within constitutional bounds to safeguard the integrity and credibility of the organisation, especially at a time the NYCN must demonstrate consistency, unity, and transparency in youth leadership.
“The emergence of Okoye reflects the trust the national body has in his capacity, discipline, and commitment to the ideals of the Council.
“The restructuring is timely and essential for repositioning the Anambra State Chapter of NYCN for more effective youth engagement, while calling on stakeholders to support the new leadership in the interest of the state’s young population.”
He urged the Acting Chairman to uphold the NYCN’s Constitution by maintaining absolute loyalty to the apex body, and work harmoniously with all youth structures across the state to drive developmental programmes.
Speaking shortly after receiving his appointment letter in Awka, Okoye expressed gratitude to the National Executive Council for the confidence reposed in him, noting that the assignment is both a privilege and a call to higher responsibility.
Okoye pledged to prioritise unity, reorganisation, and credible youth participation across the 21 local government areas of the state.
“I pledge to run an inclusive administration that will strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and restore the vibrancy for which the Anambra NYCN was known.
“My immediate focus is stabilising the chapter, engaging critical youth bodies, and ensuring that all outstanding administrative issues are resolved in line with constitutional provisions.”
The new leadership structure will enable the body to address what it described as confirmed acts of insubordination and executive misconduct by the suspended state chairman.
