The City Boy Movement in Sokoto State has staged a massive solidarity rally in honour of the three-day visit of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to the state, using the occasion to reaffirm its commitment to youth mobilisation, grassroots political engagement and support for the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Federal Government.
The rally, which attracted members of the movement, youth leaders, coordinators and supporters from across the 23 local government areas of Sokoto State, was organised to celebrate Seyi Tinubu’s visit and demonstrate the growing presence of the City Boy Movement in the political and social mobilisation landscape of the state.
The colourful procession also provided an opportunity for members of the movement to showcase their solidarity with President Tinubu’s administration and Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s leadership, while strengthening their resolve to mobilise young Nigerians towards active participation in the democratic process
Speaking at the event, the Director-General of the City Boy Movement, Francis Oluwa Tosin Shoga, described the rally as a demonstration of the movement’s determination to build a formidable grassroots network capable of promoting national unity, political participation and support for the leadership of President Tinubu.
Shoga said the movement recognised the strategic importance of young people in shaping Nigeria’s political future, stressing that their energy, creativity and numerical strength must be channelled towards constructive engagement, national development and democratic stability.
He noted that Seyi Tinubu’s three-day visit to Sokoto was significant in strengthening relationships with young people and grassroots stakeholders, adding that the City Boy Movement would continue to expand its presence across communities and mobilise support for the administration’s development agenda.
In his welcome address, the Sokoto State Director of the City Boy Movement, Masaud Musa Bashar, expressed appreciation to the national leadership and members of the movement for their participation, describing the rally as a strong indication of the organisation’s growing acceptance and commitment in the state.
Bashar said Sokoto youths were prepared to take ownership of the movement’s objectives through sustained grassroots mobilisation, community participation and constructive political engagement, adding that the rally was not merely a ceremonial gathering but a statement of purpose and collective commitment.
He further emphasised the need for young people to embrace unity, discipline and responsible citizenship, noting that the movement would continue to create platforms through which their aspirations, concerns and contributions could receive meaningful attention.
Also speaking, Abdullahi Tanko Yakasai, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement for the North-West, underscored the importance of effective communication between government and communities, describing grassroots engagement as essential to democratic governance and sustainable development.
Yakasai said community engagement must go beyond political mobilisation to include listening to the needs of ordinary Nigerians, communicating government policies and ensuring that the benefits of development initiatives reach people at the grassroots.
He particularly highlighted the proposed Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway as one of the major infrastructure projects with the potential to transform economic activities, improve connectivity and strengthen trade across different parts of the country.
According to him, the strategic road project, when completed, would provide improved transportation links, facilitate the movement of agricultural produce and commercial goods, create economic opportunities and connect communities to wider national markets.
He urged members of the City Boy Movement and other youth organisations to become effective ambassadors of development by educating their communities on government programmes, promoting peaceful political participation and encouraging citizens to engage constructively with public institutions.
The rally ended with renewed calls for unity, youth empowerment, grassroots mobilisation and sustained engagement with communities, as the City Boy Movement reaffirmed its determination to strengthen its organisational structures in Sokoto State and across the country in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
The event was witnessed by Sokoto state Governor Ahmed Aliyu, his Deputy Idris Muhammad Gobir, State APC Chairman Haruna S Gobir, members of the state executive council, special advisers, Director General Media and Publicity Abubakar Bawa, state and local government APC stalwarts and other stakeholders in the state.
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