It is charged with the responsibility of policy formulation and implementation on issues relating to youth development in Nigeria.

The National Youth Council of Nigeria has 36 state chapters plus the FCT, and 774 local government branches.

The NYCN is managed and governed by 23 National Executive Committee (NEC) members and 18 directorates, headed by the council president.

The council comprises the National Executive Committee (NEC) of 23 members, led by a president and 37 State Chairmen with Local Government Coordinators.

The NEC members are democratically elected by their respective state chapters and affiliated voluntary youth organisations.