President Bola Tinubu has praised the City Boy Movement for its political support, claiming the group has more than 4.8 million verifiable members nationwide as preparations gather pace for the next election.
Tinubu made the remarks in a statement personally signed by him on Tuesday following a meeting with the movement’s leadership and members at the State House on Monday evening.
The President said the group, alongside the Relax, Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria team and other youth support organisations, had defended his administration’s policies in markets, campuses, motor parks and on social media since 2022.
He said the movement had established structures across states and local governments, extending to wards and polling units, as well as a contact centre that engages young Nigerians and a community support initiative known as City Boy Care.
Tinubu also commended the launch of AskCityBoy, an artificial intelligence-powered platform designed to explain government policies and activities to Nigerians through everyday conversations.
“I am particularly impressed by the launch of #AskCityBoy, which uses super intelligence to help Nigerians understand what their government is doing through simple, everyday conversation,” he said.
The President encouraged Nigerians, including critics of his administration, to use the platform to ask questions about government policies and activities.
Tinubu also acknowledged the role of his son, Seyi Tinubu, in establishing the movement, saying he expected him to continue contributing to its activities.
Addressing the group’s political mobilisation ahead of the next election, Tinubu urged members to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards and encourage others to do the same.
“The coming election concerns the future we are building together. Get your PVC and encourage your neighbours to get theirs. Organise peacefully and lawfully. Take our record to Nigerians and make your case with conviction,” he said.
The President said his administration’s reforms must deliver improved opportunities and greater security for Nigerians, citing the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, the Consumer Credit Corporation and the 3 Million Technical Talent programme as initiatives intended to expand access to education financing, consumer credit and technology skills.
He added that the government would continue to extend such opportunities to more Nigerians.
The statement did not provide a breakdown or independent verification of the movement’s claimed 4.8 million members.
