President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has recommended Nigerian youths and youth assist teams for his or her contributions to his administration’s reform agenda, acknowledging their function in speaking authorities insurance policies, mobilising grassroots assist and advancing the Renewed Hope agenda.
Speaking at a gathering of younger supporters below the aegis of the City Boy Movement on the State House on Monday, the President expressed appreciation for his or her steadfastness over the previous three years, notably in the course of the implementation of main financial reforms, together with the elimination of the gas subsidy, forex reforms and the restructuring of the tax system.
He famous that younger Nigerians remained engaged in nationwide affairs regardless of the reforms’ challenges, including that their participation underscored the significance of youth involvement in shaping the nation’s future.
“You understood that a nation cannot borrow its way to greatness. You were patient when patience was hard. You defended this administration in the markets, on campuses, in the motor parks, and on social media, often when it was unpopular to do so. I saw it. I noticed. And I will never forget it,” he mentioned.
President Tinubu acknowledged the contributions of the City Boys Movement and Relax, Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria, alongside different youth assist teams working throughout Nigeria and within the diaspora.
He recommended the City Boys Movement for constructing a grassroots organisational construction and neighborhood engagement initiatives, together with City Boys Care, whereas acknowledging different teams’ efforts to speak the administration’s insurance policies.
“To the City Boys Movement, you’ve got completed one thing new in Nigerian politics. You didn’t simply collect individuals. You constructed a construction. Millions of actual, verifiable members. A presence in each state, each native authorities, each ward, all the way down to the polling unit. A name centre that speaks to younger Nigerians every single day and listens to what their communities want. City Boys Care, reaching members the place they stay. That just isn’t noise. That is organisation. That is the type of seriousness this nation wants from its younger individuals, and I’m pleased with you.
“To Relax, Tinubu is Fixing Nigeria, your name carries a promise, and you have carried that promise to every corner of this country. You have told the story of the work we are doing when others chose to tell only half of it.”
The President additionally praised younger members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by its National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel, for his or her involvement in social gathering actions and grassroots mobilisation. He assured younger Nigerians that they might proceed to have a spot within the social gathering’s political actions, authorities and nationwide growth efforts.
Reaffirming his administration’s dedication to youth growth, President Tinubu highlighted key initiatives designed to develop entry to schooling, credit score and digital expertise. These embrace the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), the Credit Corporation of Nigeria (CREDICORP) and the Three Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme.
According to the President, these initiatives mirror his administration’s recognition that younger Nigerians will need to have entry to alternatives, sources and the abilities wanted to take part meaningfully within the economic system and compete globally.
He additional emphasised the significance of entrusting younger individuals with governance tasks, noting that their involvement in decision-making is important to constructing a future that displays their aspirations.
In a private tribute, the President recommended his son, Seyi Tinubu, the Patron of the CBM, for establishing and organising the Movement, and inspired him and different younger Nigerians to deepen their dedication to public service and neighborhood engagement.
“To my son, Seyi, I’ve watched what you’ve got began with the City Boy Movement. You did it quietly. You did it humbly. You didn’t ask for a title or an workplace. You went to the younger individuals, you listened to them, and also you organised them. I’m pleased with you.
“But I will tell you what every father tells his son: you have only started. Do more. Go further. Serve harder. Set an example that your own children, my grandchildren, will be proud to follow. And set an example for every Nigerian child who is watching, so they know that to serve your country is the highest honour.”
President Tinubu additionally urged younger supporters to interact in lawful, peaceable political participation within the build-up to the January 16 elections, mobilise eligible voters, and encourage residents to acquire and use their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).
He burdened that political engagement should be pushed by concepts, constructive dialogue and peaceable mobilisation reasonably than violence, underscoring that Nigeria’s stability and democratic course of should stay paramount.
In his remarks, Vice President Kashim Shettima mentioned President Tinubu’s determination to confront Nigeria’s longstanding financial challenges has spared the nation a deeper disaster that additional delays in implementing crucial reforms would have brought on.
He acknowledged the financial pressures Nigerians have endured, stressing that their sacrifices would in the end translate into higher livelihoods, extra alternatives and improved residing circumstances.
“What distinguishes this administration from its predecessors is our refusal to pay lip service to the structural reforms Nigeria needs. We owe that resolve to the visionary, audacious, tenacious, sagacious architect of our renewal, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR,” the Vice President mentioned.
Senator Shettima additionally credited President Tinubu’s inclusive management with strengthening political cooperation and accommodating various pursuits.
He praised the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her contributions to nationwide growth, noting that her legislative expertise and impartial file of public service stay useful to the administration.
The Vice President thanked the City Boys Movement for its continued assist, urging members to maintain their dedication to nationwide unity, accountable political engagement and the administration’s growth agenda.
In his goodwill message, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas recommended the City Boys Movement for its patriotism, dedication to nationwide growth and organisational uniqueness. He mentioned if the group maintains momentum and stays targeted, President Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) gained’t want many marketing campaign groups to go round, because the motion has solutions to all of the questions Nigerians may ask.
He suggested the motion to include legislative accomplishments of the Tinubu Administration in its AI- pushed platform that highlighted the achievements of this administration, whereas responding to questions from Nigerians.
The Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, expressed shock on the spate of technological functions the City Boys Movement used to collect statistical information and its technique to generate natural votes for President Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
“This organisation is not only human-driven, but it is also technology–AI–driven, and I want other organisations to emulate this,” Barau mentioned.
The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, recommended the President for his continued funding in Nigerian youths and mentorship, ranging from his time as governor of Lagos State.
In his handle, Director General of the City Boys Movement, Francis Oluwatosin Shoga, mentioned the motion, with the slogan “Inform, Engage, Inspire,” has registered 4.8 million members in its database.
He assured the president that the youths are prepared to steer and construct the Nigeria of their desires, including that the motion is dedicated to spreading his administration’s achievements throughout the nation.
“We are usually not simply elevating members; we’re constructing leaders. Wherever we discover younger Nigerians, we’ll carry the message of renewed hope.
“We will inspire confidence, promote patriotism, encourage responsible participation, and transform belief into action. This is our calling. This is our duty, and this is our moment to serve Nigeria.”
In his remarks, the Director General of the Relax, Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria (RTFIN), Ahmed Bala, mentioned the assist group will ship 10 million votes for President Tinubu’s re-election, enabling the administration to finish its reform programmes.
He mentioned the reforms had put the nation on the fitting trajectory, assuring President Tinubu that Nigerian youth drew inspiration from his doggedness, resilience and foresight.
Members of the Federal Executive Council and the National Assembly, high authorities functionaries, conventional rulers and a lot of enthusiastic youths attended the occasion.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
October 19, 2026
