The Corps maintain one indivisible Headquarters headed by the National Commandant and for ease of administration, the Headquarters maintains seven departments with each headed by a Deputy National Commandant. The departments are:

1. Administration;
2. Finance and Accounts;
3. Peace Corps Secretariat;
4. Training and Operations;
5. Intelligence and General Services;
6. Policy and Plan; and
7. Logistics and Supply.

• The Board of Trustees

The Board,being the highest organ of the Corps is the legal custodian of the Constitution and all assets of the organization.Besides its power to authorize Court Case(s)/Law Suit(s) in the name of the Corps, it is the final arbiter of any crisis in the Peace Corps.

• National Advisory Committee

This is a body of Patrons, Patronesses, Fellows, Ambassadors and Advisers given honourably to men and women of proven integrity in recognition of their contributions to the peace, growth and stability of the Country. The members shall be dynamic and innovative, as their good roles are important in accomplishing the Peace Corps’ Aims and Objectives.

• The Peace Corps Council

This body is headed by the National Commandant and it serves as a think-tank, policy-making and advisory body towards the effective implementation of the aims and objectives of the organization. Members of the Council are appointed and report to the National Commandant. Members of the Council comprise of the Board of Trustees, Deputy National Commandants, Assistant National Commandants, Zonal Commanders and all the State Commandants.

• Peace Corps Management Team

This is a body having as Chairman the National Commandant and its membership comprises of all appointees at the national level. It is charged with the responsibility of implementing the policies and programmes of the organization at the national level. Its business is to identify, oversee, check-mate and review the activities of the Corps periodically as to ensure that they are in conformity with the vision, mission and core mandate of the Corps as well as meet national needs and aspiration.

• Council of State Commandants

This Council has as its members all the 36 State Commandants, including that of the Federal Capital Territory and its existence was not only expedient but imperative for the State Commandants to assert themselves and to collectively work towards the execution and maintenance of all policies, directives and programmes as directed by the National Commandant. The executive powers in each of the State Commands shall be vested in the State Commandant and be exercised by him either directly or through his Deputy or other State Officer(s) of the Peace Corps. The Council is to elect for itself a Chairman,  Vice Chairman and Secretary to manage its internal affairs.

Nigeria:

1. Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), 2020 of the Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, LFN
2. Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning; licensed to operate in Nigeria as a Non-Governmental Organization
3. Notable member of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN which serves as the umbrella body of all voluntary youth organizations in Nigeria
4. Active partner of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to assist in delivery of emergency relief services and rehabilitation of internally displaced persons across the Country
5. PCN is recognized by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development in line with the National Policy on Youth Development
6. The Federal Ministry of Education licensed all of PCN activities in all Federal Government Colleges in Nigeria
7. To demonstrate its acceptance across the nation, Governments of all the 36 States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT gave their approval for the establishment of the Corps' scheme in their schools and colleges.

• Granted a Special Consultative Status by the United Nations thus, an affiliate of its Economic and Social Councils (ECOSOC)
• Granted a Special Consultative Status by the African Union, thus,an affiliate of its Economic and Social Councils (ECOSOC)
• Registration and recognition by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
• Recognition and membershipof the United Nations Environmental Programmes (UNEP)
• Recognition and membershipof the United Nations Global Compact
• Recognition and membershipof the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction.

Membership of the Corps is open to all Nigerian youths within the ages of 18-35 irrespective of religion, tribe, sex, political affiliations or status with a minimum academic qualification of Senior Secondary Certificate Examination or its equivalents. Thus far, PCN has a membership strength of over One Hundred and Eighty- Seven Thousand (187,000) youths comprising of very well-trained officers, regular members and volunteers (mostly graduates of different disciplines).

As an organized grass-rooted and organic body with membership well spread across the nation, PCN has its headquarters in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja with a web of membership and a well-structured network of branches across Nigeria. It has a Zonal Command in each of the geopolitical zones. Furthermore, it has State Commandoffices in the thirty six States of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. While it has District Commandin each of the109 Senatorial Districts, the Corps has a Local Government Command in each of the 774 Local Governments/ Area Councils.

The Peace Corps of Nigeria has since coming into existence over two decades ago demonstrated a high level of resilience and commitment to building the capacity of the youths geared towards nation-building. It is in view of its value-driven programs aimed at improving the socio-economic well-being of the youths and its laudable achievements, nationally and internationally, that the National Assembly introduced a Bill for an Act to Establish the Nigerian Peace Corps in order to give statutory backing to the Organization. The Bill received wide acceptability and overwhelming support during the public hearings and was passed by both the 8^th and 9^th National Assembly. Unfortunately, the Bill was among the 64 high profiled Bills which were unattended to by His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, the then President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria before handing over to his successor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. However, the Bill is among those returned to the 10^th National Assembly for re-committal.

Consequently, the Bill is now being subjected to re-committal process by the National Assembly. After its eventual passage, it will be transmitted to His Excellency, the President and Commander in Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for Assent.

For over a decade, Officers of the Peace Corps of Nigeria have been engaged at various events by Government establishments, institutions of learning and religious bodies to assist in the maintenance of law and order, crowd management and control during programmes with good commendations and testimonials at all times. Some of the achievements of the Peace Corps are as follows:

1. The Founder/National Commandant, Peace Corps Of Nigeria, Dr Dickson Akoh, flagging-off a Peace Campaign In Abuja in 2019 – Gallery: Image 1
2. Covid-19 Pandemic Measures Enforcement in Nigeriain collaboration with other security agencies
3. Delegation to the 2016 United Nations General Assembly at the UN Headquarters, New York City, USA
4. Colour Party and Regimental Band of the Peace Corps of Nigeria on Ceremonial Parade at the Eagle Square, Abuja on the Occasion of its 18th Anniversary
5. Delegation to the 2012 United Nations Earth Summit on sustainable development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
6. Capacity Building: Retreat, Training on Digital Literacy and Peace Building for Senior Officers of the Corps
7. Peace Corps Medical Outreach to Rural Communities in Nigeria
8. Drill Instructors of PCN demonstration group salute before the gentlemen Cadets of the Corps during their Mandatory Basic Training at the NYSC Orientation Camp, Ede, Osun State
9. The Corps 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory Commandants in a group photograph at the Headquarters Jabi, Abuja
10. Peace Corps Humanitarian Support for the Orphanage Homes in Nigeria
11. Peace Corps Educational Support Programme in schools and colleges in Nigeria

• Tree Planting Programme in Support for Climate Change Mitigation Measures (SDG Goal 13)
• Peace Corps of Nigeria Humanitarian Outreach to IDP Camps and Correctional Centres in Nigeria.