The City Boy Movement (CBM) has begun its maiden three-day National Retreat in Abuja, with members resolving to deepen grassroots mobilisation, increase youth participation and strengthen support for the Nigerian Government’s reform agenda ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The retreat, which opened at the Conference Centre of the State House, Abuja, also featured the unveiling of an ambitious plan by the movement’s National Working Committee (NWC) to mobilise 10 million votes for President Bola Tinubu.
Speaking at the opening dinner, the Patron of the City Boy Movement, Seyi Tinubu, described the organisation as a strong national network built on resilience, loyalty and purpose.
He said; “the movement had established formidable grassroots structures across the country, mobilised thousands of volunteers, encouraged youth participation in governance and consistently promoted democratic values despite criticism and misinformation.”
According to him, the retreat was not merely an opportunity to celebrate past achievements but to prepare members for greater responsibilities ahead.
Seyi Tinubu urged members to return to their respective states as communicators, educators, mobilisers and ambassadors of hope by explaining government policies with facts, listening to citizens’ concerns and demonstrating leadership through service.
He said “members carried responsibilities that extended beyond politics, stressing the need to engage Nigerians constructively while promoting the objectives of the movement.”
On the Tinubu administration’s reforms, he noted that the President assumed office amid significant economic and security challenges and had since implemented policies aimed at stabilising the economy, strengthening public finances, expanding infrastructure, attracting investment, supporting agriculture, improving education and enhancing national security.
While acknowledging that the reforms had involved difficult decisions, he urged members to communicate their objectives responsibly and compassionately while remaining attentive to the concerns of Nigerians.
Seyi Tinubu also called for unity, discipline and commitment among members, saying “there is no limit to what the movement could achieve if it remained focused on its shared purpose.”
Also addressing participants, the Director-General of the City Boy Movement, Francis Shoga encouraged members to strengthen the organisation’s structures and intensify grassroots engagement across the country.
He said “the target of delivering 10 million votes for President Tinubu would only be achieved through effective mobilisation at the ward, local government and community levels.”
Shoga urged members to engage young Nigerians, clearly communicate government initiatives and begin sustained mobilisation ahead of future elections.
The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, also called on members to intensify grassroots support for President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, urging them to remain united and commence mobilisation for the 2027 elections.
Similarly, the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Mariya Mahmoud, described nation-building as a collective responsibility and commended the City Boy Movement for promoting patriotism, unity and responsible citizenship.
The retreat brought together the movement’s national leadership, state coordinators and members from across the federation to review its activities and develop strategies for stronger grassroots mobilisation and civic engagement.
In his vote of thanks, the Co-Patron of the City Boy Movement, Kashim Shettima Junior, praised members for their commitment to the ideals of the organisation and described the City Boy Movement as the largest youth political movement in Africa.
He urged members to remain united and committed to expanding the movement’s grassroots presence in support of national development and the Renewed Hope Agenda.
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