On Saturday, the City Boy Movement (CBM) reported that a large crowd of young Nigerians gathered for the All Progressives Congress (APC) re‑election campaign flag‑off for President Bola Tinubu in Kaduna, signalling the group’s continued grassroots enlightenment and mobilisation drive.
**What did the CBM say about the rally?**
The movement’s director‑general, Hon. Oluwatosin Shoga, described the youth turnout as evidence of growing interest in Tinubu’s development programme and a willingness among young Nigerians to shape the country’s political and economic future. He added that the enthusiasm was bolstered by recent CBM activities, including a street walk in Kano.
**Key facts from Shoga’s reflection**
- The rally took place on Saturday in Kaduna, a key city in Nigeria’s north‑west.
- An 81‑kilometre stretch of the Abuja–Kaduna highway was inaugurated during the event, showcasing the administration’s infrastructure push.
- Shoga quoted, “The City Boy Movement was proudly on the ground, engaging with young Nigerians and grassroots supporters who came out to demonstrate their commitment to the future of our country.”
- He highlighted that the road corridor linking Abuja, Kaduna, Zaria and Kano is expected to spur agricultural transformation, industrial growth, regional trade, private investment and job creation.
**Why is the highway important?**
The newly opened section of the [Abuja–Kaduna highway](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abuja%E2%80%93Kaduna_highway) is intended to improve market access for farmers, traders, transport operators and young entrepreneurs, reducing logistical bottlenecks and encouraging investment in sectors such as manufacturing and food processing.
**What broader goals does the CBM pursue?**
Shoga stressed that the movement’s mission goes beyond rallying votes for the president; it aims to educate young people about government policies and help them seize emerging economic opportunities. He warned that infrastructure gains must be paired with security operations, reliable electricity, effective intelligence and investment‑friendly policies to fully unlock the region’s potential.
**How does security factor into development?**
“The objective is not simply to build infrastructure. It is to create the conditions in which people can build businesses, earn sustainable incomes, create jobs, and improve their standard of living,” Shoga said, adding that “a secure road connects people to opportunity.”
The CBM’s statements were released in a reflection titled “Beyond the Road: Unlocking Opportunities, Empowering Young Nigerians, and Building a Prosperous Future,” published on Sunday.
*Report compiled by Folalumi Alaran, Abuja*