Youth and Young Nigeria
New Year: Let’s Secure Nigeria’s Hope, Immense Possibilities – Sunday Dare
…Task Nigerians To Vote APC
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has felicitated Nigerian Youth for crossing over to the new year, which he described as a momentous year, filled with immense possibilities.
In a new year goodwill message, Dare urged the youth and Nigerians at large to task their ingenuity in breaking new grounds, and be determined to exercise their franchise in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the forth-coming general elections.
” I congratulate our youth and all Nigerians for making it into the year 2023, one which portents immense possibilities for our great country. It is a transition year in which President Muhammadu Buhari – under whose leadership, I’m privileged to serve as Minister of Youth and Sports Development will be winding down, and handing over to a democratically elected President”.
“Over the past 7 and half years, this administration has posted landmark achievements in infrastructural renewal; dealt a fatal blow to terrorism and other forms of criminality, bolstered by new equipment for our military. It has with single-minded purpose changed our story from being the highest importer of rice and other staples, to one of the lowest on the continent”
“We have been led by a President who has laid an unprecedented infrastructural foundation for Nigeria. President Buhari has set the path of development progressively and only an APC can secure and expand these legacies”
” Whilst no administration anywhere in the World can address all challenges, as government is a continuum, we have the opportunity to elect a visionary and thinker – Asiwaju Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate as our next President to consolidate on the achievements of the outgoing administration, and bring impetus that will innovatively propel immense possibilities”.
“Amongst those jostling for President, Asiwaju is the best man for the job, and his vision for the country, as encapsulated in the “Renewed Hope” manifesto, is clearly defined and well thought out. I urge us all to make a date with history by putting a visionary on the drivers seat”, the Minister concluded.
Dare who also doubles as Deputy Director, Stakeholder Relations of the APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) urged the youth stay focused and task their ingenuity to break new grounds in their endeavours. He also tasked newly registered voters to ensure they collect their PVCs in INEC local government offices across the country before January 22, 2023 and cast their votes for the APC, at all levels.
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TIM, City Boy Movement Forge Historic Alliance to Deliver 2.5 Million Votes for Tinubu
Joel Ajayi
The Tinubu Impact Movement (TIM) formally sealed a historic partnership with the City Boy Movement (CBM), marking a decisive step towards consolidating nationwide grassroots mobilization ahead of the next electoral cycle.
The partnership reflects a deliberate convergence of structures to send a clear message that the youth are not on the sidelines; they are leading from the front.
Under the collaboration, TIM has committed to mobilise 2.5 million votes in support of President Bola Tinubu out of the 10 million votes targeted nationwide by the City Boy Movement and its partners.
This commitment is anchored in verified data, structured organisation, and a rapidly expanding TIM grassroots network across the country, rather than wishful thinking.
In a statement signed by it’s National Chairman, Dr Obinna Ebirim said TIM is officially registered with the All Progressives Congress, with formal acknowledgment received in August 2025.
Ebirim said Since its establishment, the movement has built documented structures in over 30 states, extending from states to local government areas, wards and polling booths, and in some instances maintaining physical offices.
The national chairman stated that from inception, TIM has distinguished itself as a disciplined, data-driven and grassroots-focused support organisation with a clear mandate: to document, amplify and disseminate the measurable achievements of President Tinubu while building informed, evidence-based support for the continuity of progressive governance beyond 2027.
He said the event which held at the Ministry of Youth development was both symbolic and strategic, as the Ministry represents the energy, productivity and aspirations of young Nigerians, and TIM itself is largely youth-driven in composition.
According to him “Internal membership data shows sustained growth with daily registration spikes in recent weeks, and projections indicate that if current momentum is maintained, the membership base could double within the next two to three weeks.”
The demographic and professional profile of the movement underscores its mobilisation strength.
“Approximately 62% of members are male while 38% are female, with ongoing efforts to expand female participation.”
He added “About 55% of members fall within the 18 to 35 youth bracket, and over 72% are within the economically productive 25 to 45 age range, positioning TIM as a movement capable of influencing households and communities nationwide.”
Dr Ebirim further pointed out “Professionally, 47.1% of the membership base is drawn from business and entrepreneurship, complemented by representation from education (13.5%), government and civil service (6%), politics and civil society (5.8%), technology and ICT (3.4%), health (3%) and other strategic sectors.”
He added “Notably, 99.07% of registered members have indicated their intention to vote for President Tinubu in 2027 with 0.67% still unsure, reflecting a consolidated and committed support base.”
The national chairman said in a defining moment during the event, the Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, who serves as Co-Patron of the City Boy Movement alongside its Director General, Mr. Francis Tosin Shoga, were formally conferred with the role of “TIM Leaders.”
He said “The conferment recognises their leadership, commitment to youth empowerment and their strategic roles in shaping youth participation in next electoral cycle.”
“It also signals deeper coordination between both movements as they pursue grassroots mobilization within the framework of the Electoral Act and Renewed Hope Agenda,” he added.
In his response, the Minister commended TIM’s growth trajectory and structured approach, accepted the responsibility conferred upon him, and encouraged deliberate plans to increase female membership.
He revealed ongoing engagements with state governors to ensure that women serve as Deputy Youth Leaders of political parties across all states.
The minister reaffirmed his strong ties to the City Boy Movement, described it as an inclusive platform open to all Nigerians, and paid tribute to its Patron, Barr. Seyi Tinubu.
The Director General of the City Boy Movement, Francis Tosin Shoga, also accepted the honour and urged support groups to formally register with CBM, encouraging coordination, discipline and realistic planning in line with electoral benchmarks from the last cycle.
Dr Ebirim also stated the team visited the APC National Party Secretariat where they met with the National Deputy Chairman (North), Dr. Ali Bukar Dalori.
He said TIM engaged him on its structure, expansion strategy, and mobilisation roadmap, and formally conferred on him the role of “TIM Leader” in recognition of his leadership and commitment to progressive politics.
While accepting the honour, he commended the movement and pledged to provide guidance, facilitate connections to the party leadership, and connect TIM to opportunities for support groups.
He further assured of his readiness to support the movement in any way necessary to ensure its growth and meaningful contribution to its objectives.
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