The National Leadership of the CityBoy Movement (CBM) has formally inaugurated the Abia State Executive and Women’s Wing of the movement, officially setting the state structure into operation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The inauguration, held in Umuahia, brought together members of the CBM National Working Committee, state executives, women leaders, members of the movement across the 17 Local Government Areas of Abia State, and other distinguished guests and well-meaning Abia indigenes.
Speaking at the event, the Director General of the CityBoy Movement, Hon. Francis Oluwatosin Shoga, charged members of the newly inaugurated Abia State structure to build a strong and effective grassroots political network across the state.
Shoga urged the leadership to expand the movement’s presence across all 17 Local Government Areas, stressing that a strong grassroots structure would give young Nigerians the political strength to influence leadership and produce governors, ministers and other leaders in the future.
He further stated that the CityBoy Movement is targeting the mobilisation of over 10 million votes from young Nigerians in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, while encouraging members to remain focused on building a sustainable political platform beyond the 2027 elections.
The CBM Deputy Director General, Hon. Favour Abayomi, called for unity among members of the Abia State Chapter and urged the newly inaugurated executive to work closely with the State Director, Mayor Lucky Igbokwe.
Abayomi described Igbokwe as the duly recognised State Director of the CityBoy Movement in Abia and urged members to remain united and committed to the growth of the movement.
In his remarks, the Abia State Director, Mayor Lucky Igbokwe, said the newly inaugurated structure would prioritise civic engagement, voter education, grassroots mobilisation and public enlightenment.
He stated that the core mission of the CityBoy Movement in Abia is to Inform, Engage and Empower residents, particularly young Nigerians, by helping them understand their civic responsibilities, government policies and development initiatives.
Igbokwe also highlighted ongoing federal development initiatives in the South-East, including infrastructure and industrial development programmes with potential impact on Abia State and the wider region.
He noted that citizens must be adequately informed about government programmes and developments so they can understand, engage with and benefit from opportunities available to their communities.
The State Director reaffirmed the commitment of the Abia Chapter to embark on a comprehensive voter education and grassroots mobilisation campaign across the state in support of President Tinubu’s re-election bid.
He said the movement would work towards building a generation of informed and politically active young Nigerians who understand their rights and responsibilities and are prepared to participate meaningfully in Nigeria’s democratic process.
The inauguration by the CBM National Leadership marks the commencement of full operations for the newly constituted Abia State Executive and Women’s Wing as the movement continues to strengthen its grassroots network ahead of the 2027 elections.
The CityBoy Movement, Abia State Chapter, reaffirmed its commitment to unity, grassroots mobilisation, civic engagement and increased youth and women participation in Nigeria’s democratic process.
Signed:
Godson Emenike
State Communication & Media Director
CityBoy Movement, Abia State Chapter
