- The Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, stated that the City Boy Movement (CBM) is a strategic initiative designed to integrate young Nigerians into governance and nation-building.
- Led by Grand Patron Seyi Tinubu, the movement has commenced a South-South regional tour, beginning in Edo State, to inspire and awaken the youth across the region.
- Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo officially welcomed the delegation, reaffirming his support for President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda and his second-term bid.
The City Boy Movement has officially kicked off its South-South leadership tour in Edo State, aiming to foster a closer relationship between the nation’s leadership and its younger generation.
Eko Hot Blog reports that during a visit to Benin City on Friday, April 24, 2026, the Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, emphasized that the movement serves as a vital rallying point for youth mobilization and strategic engagement in governance.
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The delegation, which includes the movement’s Grand Patron, Seyi Tinubu, and Director-General Francis Oluwatosin Shola, was received by Governor Monday Okpebholo.
The Governor praised the group for their organizational discipline, noting that the emergence of such structured youth advocacy signals that Nigeria’s future is in capable hands.
He highlighted the movement’s role in promoting government policies and grassroots empowerment as a shift toward more impactful political participation by young people.
Governor Okpebholo also took the opportunity to commend President Bola Tinubu for his “bold and decisive” leadership, specifically citing the removal of the fuel subsidy as a necessary step for economic stability that previous administrations avoided.
He noted that Edo State remains a critical hub for national political engagement and expressed his full confidence in the President’s direction for the country.
As a youth-driven advocacy group, the City Boy Movement continues to focus on promoting the Renewed Hope agenda through nationwide tours, campus visits, and community support initiatives like food drives.
By strategically positioning young Nigerians in the conversation of nation-building, the CBM aims to ensure that the youth are not just spectators but active participants in the country’s evolving political and economic landscape.
