The rally, held on Saturday, October 24, brought together APC leaders and supporters as President Bola Tinubu formally launched his re-election campaign. Shoga said the participation of young people reflected their interest in national development and their desire to play a more active role in Nigeria’s political and economic future.

In a statement titled Beyond the Road: Unlocking Opportunities, Empowering Young Nigerians, and Building a Prosperous Future, Shoga linked the turnout to the movement’s community engagement activities, including a street mobilisation exercise in Kano.

He said the City Boy Movement was working not only to mobilise political support for Tinubu but also to educate young Nigerians about government policies and encourage them to take advantage of economic opportunities.

Shoga also welcomed the inauguration of an 81-kilometre section of the Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano highway during the campaign event, describing the project as an important development for transport connectivity and economic activity in the North-West.

The Federal Government confirmed that Tinubu inaugurated the road section at the Kaduna event. The stretch forms part of the larger highway corridor linking the Federal Capital Territory with Kaduna, Zaria and Kano.

According to Shoga, improved road connections could make it easier for farmers, traders, transport operators and businesses to move goods, reach markets and explore investment opportunities. He said the benefits could extend to agriculture, manufacturing, food processing, logistics and job creation.

However, he stressed that infrastructure alone would not be enough to unlock the region’s economic potential. He called for stronger security operations, effective intelligence gathering, reliable electricity and policies that encourage private investment.

Shoga said the movement would continue its grassroots engagement across the country ahead of the 2027 election, urging young Nigerians to understand government policies, develop relevant skills, consider entrepreneurship and participate peacefully in the democratic process.

He also encouraged citizens to assess the administration’s achievements and shortcomings before making political decisions, emphasising that infrastructure projects should ultimately be judged by their impact on jobs, businesses and living standards.

While the City Boy Movement described the Kaduna turnout as evidence of growing support for Tinubu, that assessment reflects the group’s political position and does not independently establish the wider views of Nigerian youths.

Reporting by TalkNaijaMedia