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City Boy Movement Expands Coalition as Former Atiku Youth Leaders Back Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda
Joel Bisi
The City Boy Movement has officially welcomed The Bridge for Renewed Hope, a youth-driven platform comprising prominent leaders and members of the former Atiku Youth Wing, into its expanding coalition of affiliate organisations and support groups dedicated to the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, in 2027.
The move represents a significant development in youth political engagement and underscores a growing alignment among young Nigerians around the ideals of the Renewed Hope Agenda, national development, economic empowerment, and the consolidation of ongoing reforms under President Tinubu’s administration.
The affiliation follows a series of strategic engagements between the leadership of both groups in Abuja, culminating in a collective decision by members of the former Atiku Youth Wing to support President Tinubu through The Bridge for Renewed Hope under the broader umbrella of the City Boy Movement.
Speaking on the development, Director-General of the City Boy Movement, Hon. Francis Oluwatosin Shoga, described the alliance as a strong indication of the increasing confidence young Nigerians have in President Tinubu’s leadership and vision for the country.
According to him, the affiliation reflects a growing commitment among Nigerian youths to place national progress above partisan considerations.
“This affiliation demonstrates that young Nigerians are increasingly prioritising national interest over political labels. The City Boy Movement was established as a platform for youth mobilisation, leadership development, and national advancement in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“We warmly welcome all Nigerians who share this vision. The decision by leaders and members of the former Atiku Youth Wing to join this movement and support President Tinubu is both significant and encouraging. It reinforces our conviction that Nigeria’s future will be shaped through collaboration, unity, and a shared commitment to reform, progress, and nation-building.”
Also reacting to the development, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Digital Communications, Engagement and New Media Strategy, and Deputy Director-General (Media, Communications and Public Affairs) of the City Boy Movement, O’tega Ogra, said the development highlights the willingness of young Nigerians to transcend political divides in pursuit of national objectives.
“Political competition is an essential part of democracy, but nation-building is a collective responsibility that goes beyond politics. What makes this development remarkable is that young Nigerians who previously operated under a different political platform have now chosen to align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through the City Boy Movement.
“They have found common ground in their belief in Nigeria’s future, the expansion of economic opportunities, and the successful implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda. The City Boy Movement will continue to provide a platform where young Nigerians from every region, faith, and political background can contribute meaningfully to national development and the success of President Tinubu’s administration.”
The City Boy Movement noted that The Bridge for Renewed Hope joins a growing network of affiliate organisations working within the movement’s broader structure to deepen grassroots engagement, expand youth participation, and strengthen support for President Tinubu and the Renewed Hope Agenda across the country.
Reaffirming its commitment to inclusive youth participation, the movement stated that its doors remain open to youth organisations, professional associations, support groups, and civic platforms that share a common vision of building a stronger, safer, more prosperous, and united Nigeria under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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Nigeria at 66: ‘We Must Not Lose Faith in Nigeria’ — FCC Boss Omidiran
Joel Ajayi
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Honorable Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of the nation’s 66th Independence Anniversary to renew their faith in Nigeria, strengthen national unity and recommit themselves to building a more inclusive and prosperous country.
In her 66th Independence Day message, Hon. Omidiran described October 1 as more than a celebration of freedom, saying the anniversary provides an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on the country’s journey, acknowledge its progress and challenges, and renew the collective determination to build a nation where every citizen has a sense of belonging.
According to the FCC Executive Chairman, the Federal Character Principle remains particularly important to the quest for national cohesion because equitable representation promotes a sense of ownership and confidence in the Nigerian project.
“Nigeria is a nation of great diversity and
enormous potential. Our responsibility is to ensure that this diversity becomes a bridge that connects us rather than a barrier that separates us. Every Nigerian deserves to feel that he or she belongs to this country and has a role to play in its development,” Omidiran said.
The FCC boss called on government institutions at all levels to remain committed to fairness, equity, accountability and inclusive governance, while urging citizens to support efforts aimed at strengthening national institutions and promoting peaceful coexistence.
“We must not lose faith in Nigeria. The challenges before us are real, but so are the opportunities and the enormous human and natural resources available to us. Every citizen has a responsibility to contribute his or her own quota to building the Nigeria we desire,” she stated.
The FCC Executive Chairman also urged young Nigerians to remain committed to acquiring knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship, innovation, sports and other productive ventures, describing the youth as critical stakeholders in the country’s future.
“As we celebrate 66 years of independence, let us remember that the Nigeria we want cannot be built by government alone. It requires the commitment of all of us – leaders and citizens, young and old, from every part of the federation. Together, we can build a Nigeria where justice, fairness, opportunity and peace are available to all,” she said.
Omidiran reaffirmed the FCC’s commitment to the effective discharge of its constitutional mandate and to supporting efforts that promote equitable representation and inclusive national development across the federation.
The former lawmaker wished Nigerians at home and abroad a peaceful and memorable 66th Independence Anniversary, praying for continued peace, stability, prosperity and progress for the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Our differences should never be greater than our common identity as Nigerians. Let us continue to choose unity over division, service over self-interest and hope over despair. The Nigeria of our dreams is possible if we all play our part,” Omidiran said.
“On behalf of the Federal Character Commission, I congratulate all Nigerians on this 66th Independence Anniversary. May this occasion renew our patriotism, strengthen our unity and inspire us to work together for a stronger, more equitable and prosperous Nigeria. May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” she added.
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