The Director‑General of the City Boy Movement, Hon. Francis Oluwatosin Shoga, said on Saturday that thousands of young Nigerians gathered in Kaduna for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign flag‑off, a turnout he described as evidence of growing support for President Bola Tinubu and the new 81‑kilometre section of the Abuja–Kaduna highway opened during the event.
**What did Shoga say about the youth turnout?**
He argued that the high attendance reflected a rising interest among young people in the President’s development agenda and their willingness to influence Nigeria’s political and economic direction. Shoga added, “The enthusiasm witnessed in Kaduna, alongside our grassroots engagement and street walk in Kano, reinforces our conviction that young Nigerians want to be part of a national conversation about development, opportunity, and a more prosperous Nigeria.”
**Why is the newly commissioned highway segment significant?**
Shoga highlighted that the road corridor linking Abuja, Kaduna, Zaria and Kano creates a strategic conduit for agricultural transformation, industrial expansion, regional trade, private investment and job creation. He explained that better connectivity will help farmers, traders, transport operators and young entrepreneurs reach markets more easily, cut transportation costs and attract investment in logistics, manufacturing and food processing.
**What broader conditions does Shoga say are needed for the region’s growth?**
He warned that infrastructure alone is insufficient, calling for sustained security operations, effective intelligence, reliable electricity and investment‑friendly policies. “A good road connects destinations. A secure road connects people to opportunity. Together, infrastructure and security can help unlock the economic potential of an entire region,” he asserted.
**What are the movement’s plans ahead of the 2027 elections?**
Shoga announced that the City Boy Movement will intensify its grassroots outreach across the federation, continuing to educate young Nigerians about the administration’s reforms while urging peaceful democratic participation. He urged youths to assess the government’s achievements, acquire relevant skills, embrace entrepreneurship and make informed political choices, stating, “Do not sit on the sidelines while decisions that will shape your future are being made. Get informed, get involved, and make your voice count.”
Overall, Shoga reaffirmed the movement’s commitment to building a generation of informed, enterprising and responsible young Nigerians, emphasizing that the true measure of infrastructure projects will be the jobs, businesses and prosperity they generate for ordinary citizens.