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