Tinubu Hosts City Boy Movement, Praises 4.8 Million Members Ahead of 2027 Election

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hosted leaders and members of the City Boy Movement and other pro-government youth groups at the State House, praising their support for his administration and urging them to mobilise Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general election.

Tinubu disclosed this in a statement following the meeting, which brought together the City Boy Movement, the Relax, Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria team and other youth support groups from across Nigeria and the diaspora.

The president commended the groups for defending his administration since 2022, saying they had continued to promote his policies in markets, on university campuses, in motor parks and on social media, even when the decisions attracted criticism.

He said the City Boy Movement had built a network of more than 4.8 million verifiable members across states, local governments, wards and polling units. He also highlighted the movement’s contact centre and its City Boy Care initiative, which he said supports members in their communities.

Tinubu expressed particular interest in the launch of #AskCityBoy, a platform designed to help Nigerians understand government policies and activities through everyday conversations. He encouraged Nigerians, including critics of his administration, to visit askcityboy.com and ask questions about the government’s performance.

The president also commended the Relax, Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria team for promoting his administration’s message across the country.

Addressing concerns about the impact of his administration’s policies, Tinubu said his government remained responsible for ensuring that ongoing reforms translated into better opportunities and improved security for Nigerians.

He cited initiatives such as the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) and the Three Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme as part of efforts to expand access to education financing, consumer credit and digital skills.

With the 2027 general election approaching, Tinubu urged his supporters to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), encourage others to register and participate in peaceful and lawful political mobilisation.

He asked the groups to present his administration’s record to Nigerians and make their case with conviction as the country prepares for another election cycle.

Tinubu also praised his son, Seyi Tinubu, whom he credited with starting the City Boy Movement quietly and without seeking an official title. He encouraged him to continue his involvement in the initiative.

The president concluded by thanking members and supporters for their time and resources, saying their confidence in him had renewed his own hope.

Sanwo-Olu Urges Youth Participation, Skill Development at Seyi Tinubu’s 41st Birthday Colloquium

Babajide Sanwo-Olu calls on young Nigerians to develop their skills, participate in governance and contribute to community development.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged young Nigerians to participate actively in governance, acquire valuable skills and contribute to national development, saying the future depends on collective effort and long-term planning.

Sanwo-Olu made the call while speaking at the 41st birthday colloquium of Seyi Tinubu, whom he described as the Okanlomo of Yorubaland.

In a post on X, the governor commended Seyi Tinubu for bringing young Nigerians together to discuss the country’s future, stressing the importance of creating opportunities for young people to thrive.

Using Lagos’ Blue Line rail project as an example, Sanwo-Olu noted that the project was first conceived in 1983 but became operational decades later, highlighting how major development initiatives can span successive administrations.

He said the experience demonstrated the importance of starting projects that future leaders can complete and build upon.

The governor also reflected on his professional journey from surveying to banking and public service, explaining that effective leadership requires understanding existing conditions before implementing development plans.

According to him, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu gave young professionals the opportunity to contribute to governance, debate ideas and develop their leadership capacity when he brought them into government.

Addressing young Nigerians, Sanwo-Olu encouraged them to obtain their Permanent Voter’s Cards, attend community and ward meetings, participate in budget hearings and take an active role in decisions affecting their lives.

He also advised young people to develop expertise in their chosen fields, emphasising that sustained effort and practical skills could help them establish themselves professionally.

The governor further encouraged Nigerians living or studying abroad to maintain connections with their home communities and apply the knowledge and experience they acquire to local development.

Sanwo-Olu called on older generations to mentor young people, create employment opportunities for emerging talent and make room for younger leaders to assume greater responsibilities.

As he prepares to leave office in the coming months, the governor said his hope was to complete ongoing initiatives, begin projects that future administrations could continue and leave a strong foundation for subsequent generations.