A socio-political group, Nigeria Youth Coalition, has formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The declaration was made on Sunday in Lagos during a rally organized to create awareness on the importance of Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection and voter participation.
Addressing the gathering, the Director General of Tinubu-Ambo Support Group, Dr. Seyi Bamigbade, reaffirmed the group’s commitment, in line Former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode’s efforts to ensure President Tinubu’s re-election.
“President Tinubu has laid a solid foundation for Nigeria’s transformation, and the task before us is to consolidate on these gains,” Bamigbade noted. “we believe that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the federal level will continue to accelerate development and bring renewed hope to our people.”
Speaking to the large gathering of youths, the National Coordinator of the coalition, Dr. Dauda Abdullahi, highlighted the achievements of President Tinubu since the assuming office in 2023, stressing that his administration has made deliberate efforts to place young Nigerians at the center of national development.
According to him, the president has not only expanded opportunities for youths to thrive in entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation but has also broadened the country’s infrastructure base to open up new economic frontiers.
He noted that the government’s ongoing investments in agriculture, health, and education remain crucial for driving inclusive growth, reducing poverty, and positioning Nigeria as a leading economy in Africa.
“President Tinubu has shown that he has the political will and vision to create opportunities for the younger generation,”
Abdullahi said. “From the expansion of infrastructure to investments in critical sectors like agriculture, healthcare, and education, his policies are targeted at building a better future for Nigerians. It is on this basis that we believe he remains the best option to lead the country beyond 2027.”
The rally, which attracted youths, community leaders, and political stakeholders, also served as a sensitization forum to encourage eligible Nigerians, particularly first-time voters, to collect their PVCs ahead of the elections.
Organizers emphasized that voter participation was the most effective way of consolidating democracy and ensuring that the voices of young people are heard in governance.