With the inception of constitutional rule in 1992, the Commission status reverted to the "Council" once more.

In consequence of a statute law revision exercise under the laws of Ghana (Revised Edition) Act, 1998 (Act 562), the nomenclature of the Authority was changed to the current, "National Youth Authority".

The objects of the Authority are - Ref: NYA Act, 2016 (Act 939) (2) to: a) develop the creative potential of the youth; b) develop a dynamic and disciplined youth imbued with a spirit of nationalism, patriotism and a sense of propriety and civic responsibility; and c) Ensure the effective participation of the youth in the development of the country.

Functions : The core functions of the National Youth Authority are - Ref: NYA Act, 2016 (Act 939) (3) to: a) formulate policies and implement programmes that will promote in the youth i. a sense of creativity, self-reliance, leadership, loyalty to the country, discipline and civic responsibility; and ii.

Values: The National Youth Authority is guided by the under listed in the performance of its duties: 1.Discipline 2.Teamwork 3.Patriotism 4.Excellence 5.Hard work To ensure the above objects and functions are well-coordinated, the National Youth Authority and the supervising sector Ministry has formulated a reviewable National Youth Policy.