The City Boy Movement Diaspora Chapter held its Stakeholders Meeting in London, United Kingdom.

The City Boy Movement Diaspora Chapter held its London Stakeholders Meeting on Sunday the 30th of November 2025 at Empire Lounge, located on Old Kent Road, London, United Kingdom.

The City Boy Movement Diaspora serves as an extension of the City Boy Movement, with Mr. Seyi Tinubu as the Grand Patron and Hon. Tosin Francis Shoga serving as the Director General.

The event was impeccably hosted by Hon. Prince Bidemi Akintunde - Stainless, Member of the City Boy Movement Nigeria and Chairman of the Organising Committee for the City Boy Movement in the Diaspora.

The gathering brought together distinguished speakers, politicians, youths, professionals, and community leaders who reflected on national progress, shared insights on the Renewed Hope initiatives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR and emphasised the importance of continued civic engagement as Nigeria moves toward the 2027 electoral season.

The event commenced with the arrival of guests from Nigeria, the UK, and various other countries in the diaspora.

This was followed by the opening prayer, the National Anthem, the Mandate Anthem, and a welcome address delivered by the Chairman of the Organising Committee, Prince Bidemi Akintunde – Stainless.

‘’Distinguished guests, leaders, stakeholders, and members of the City Boy Movement Diaspora Chapter,

I warmly welcome every one of you to this historic London Stakeholders Meeting.

As we gather today as a united family under the banner of progress, continuity, and national renewal. The City Boy Movement was birthed from a shared vision, a movement of committed Nigerians who believe in purposeful leadership, credible governance, and the transformative agenda of our dear President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. It is a platform built to mobilise, enlighten, and inspire Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to contribute meaningfully to our nation’s development.

Our gathering today has one clear objective: to deepen our understanding of the Renewed Hope Initiatives, the president’s blueprint for sustainable economic growth, social stability, youth empowerment, and national prosperity. As stakeholders in the diaspora, your voices, your ideas, and your commitment are vital to the success of these initiatives.

We are here to learn, to engage, and to strengthen the bond of partnership between Nigerians abroad and the administration working tirelessly to reposition our country.

I appreciate our Grand Patron, Mr. Seyi Tinubu, The DG, City Boy Movement, Hon. Oluwatosin Shoga. I also appreciate Hon. Favour Abayomi, Hon. Usman Doshiro, Mr Dayo Salawu, Hon. Omoye Okoror, Hon. Azeezat Omo-Owo, Hon. Tayo Shodeinde, Hon. Taiwo Jeguma, Hon. Bukola Apena, Hon. Shade Adebiyi, Hon. Dorcas Adedeji, Hon. Demola Koko, Hon. Bola Oshin, organising committee members, all invited dignitaries, and every member who made today possible.

Thank you for honouring this invitation.

Thank you for believing in the Renewed Hope Agenda.

And thank you for being part of this great movement.

Welcome, and may today mark another step toward a stronger, better Nigeria’’.

During the event, the African British Institute presented an Award of Excellence to Mr. Seyi Tinubu in recognition of his indefatigable contributions towards the development of the Organisation and humanty. The award was on behalf of the African British Institute presented by Princess Kemi Omole, received by Prince Bidemi Akintunde - Stainless and Mr Dayo Salawu on behalf of Mr Seyi Tinubu.

A guest speaker who journeyed from Nigeria to the UK for the CBM Diaspora meeting, Hon. Adekanbi Olufemi Ph.D, MD/CEO of the Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority, emphasised the significant economic decisions made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to correct the damage caused by previous administrations. He explained that past governments mismanaged funds and pushed Nigeria backwards, but President Tinubu chose courage over popularity by implementing tough but necessary policies such as subsidy removal and forex reforms to rebuild the nation.

Hon. Adekanbi noted that these policies are already yielding results, with the prices of staples like rice and beans significantly reduced from their previous highs. He added that the introduction of the Dangote Refinery has ended Nigeria’s dependency on foreign oil refining, which has unsettled external interests benefiting from the old system.

He urged Nigerians, especially the diaspora, to support this administration as it works to liberate the nation from decades of economic setbacks, emphasizing that this government is different focused on long-term progress despite criticism.

Another speaker of the event, Hon. Tokunbo Olunloyo, Chairman of the APC Professional Women Council UK, commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the major improvements in Nigeria’s airports and road infrastructure. She highlighted the strong impact of the Renewed Hope Agenda on women, noting that it prioritizes social welfare, job creation, healthcare, and several women-focused empowerment initiatives, all accessible through the Renewed Hope website.

She acknowledged that not all roads are perfect yet, but emphasized that with continued support and prayers, progress will reach every part of the country. According to her, President Tinubu is delivering impressively, especially in areas affecting women and national development.

Mr. Segun Akintunde, Economic Analyst, who also travelled to the UK from Nigeria for the event, began his speech with a powerful Martin Luther King Jr. quote, reminding everyone that true leadership is proven in difficult times.

He noted that Nigerians and even the global community knew that reforms were overdue from subsidy removal to stabilizing the naira, but Jonathan and Buhari governments lacked the courage to act. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, however, took decisive steps from his first day in office.

Mr. Akintunde highlighted Tinubu’s key reforms:

1.Fuel subsidy removal

2.Naira restructuring

3.Tax reforms

He emphasized that these bold decisions have strengthened the economy, leading to a more stable dollar rate today. According to him, these reforms show a leader willing to face challenges to secure Nigeria’s long-term progress.

Hon. Yusuf Olaseni (Pipo) who represented the City Boy Movement Lagos State Chapter at the event in London emphasised that the Renewed Hope Agenda is designed to uplift the common Nigerian through youth inclusion, economic reforms, women empowerment, and agricultural advancement. He described Renewed Hope as a national commitment to economic recovery, social stability, and expanded opportunities for all taxpayers.

He stressed that for these goals to succeed, deliberate grassroots engagement is essential. The City Boy Movement will continue to reach citizens directly through zonal meetings, community visits, market sensitization, transport hubs, and communication in local languages Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, and Pidgin, so the message becomes a true national movement, not just political rhetoric.

Hon. Pipo also conveyed the goodwill and full commitment of the City Boy Movement Lagos State Chapter under the leadership of Barr. Oluwaseyi Tinubu, Hon. Oluwatosin Shoga, Hon. Barr. Moyo Ogunlewe and the executive team to ongoing mobilisation and enlightenment across all Lagos communities in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

Another speaker who is the APC UK Youth Leader, Hon. Sekinat Adams, highlighted the remarkable progress of Nigerian youth under the current administration. She noted that, for the first time, youths are strongly represented at the federal level, citing leaders such as the National APC Youth Leader, Hon. Dayo Israel, the Minister of Interior, and the Minister of Communications. She added that Lagos State also has a youth commissioner who is performing excellently.

Hon. Sekinat emphasised that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership is deeply committed to youth inclusion, empowerment, and educational support, especially with the student-friendly school fees initiative. According to her, this new era reflects a government that believes in the capacity, energy, and innovation of Nigerian youths.

Also speaking at the event was Hon. Tunde Doherty, Chairman APC UK, he described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a visionary father and leader whose impact on Nigeria in just 2 years and 6 months is far greater than what was seen in earlier administrations. He commended the reforms that have strengthened national institutions, including the fast-tracked passport processing system introduced by the Ministry of Interior, now ensuring Nigerians in the diaspora receive passports within two weeks.

Hon. Doherty recalled the challenges before the 2023 elections, including attempts to destabilise the economy through the naira redesign to stop Tinubu’s victory. Yet, he emphasized that God’s purpose prevailed. He noted that those who once held power added little value, but today, the diaspora is recognised as a key force for national progress.

He praised President Tinubu as a deep thinker placing the right people in the right positions, and highlighted new government plans for the diaspora, especially the upcoming Diaspora Estate Project across 11 states supported by federal banks, third-party mortgage partners, and the Ministry of Housing to make homeownership seamless for Nigerians abroad.

Hon. Doherty reaffirmed APC UK’s commitment to uniting the diaspora community and building structures that support Nigeria’s development and prosperity.

Barr. Babatunde Sodeeq Owonla, Coordinator of the Nigerian Community in Southampton, spoke about Nigeria’s current security challenges and highlighted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s stated commitment to strengthening national safety.

He noted that Nigeria continues to face issues such as banditry, terrorism, and kidnapping and emphasized that leadership is crucial during such times. According to him, the President has demonstrated resolve by prioritising citizen protection, increasing recruitment into security agencies, improving intelligence operations, and enhancing cooperation between security institutions.

He said new measures have been introduced to secure highways, protect schools and farmers, and support communities affected by insecurity. He stressed that no criminal group should determine Nigeria’s future and called on institutions and citizens to contribute to building a safer, more stable nation.

He concluded by saying that progress may not always be immediate, but efforts toward a more secure Nigeria are ongoing.

One of the speakers of the event Hon. Muyiwa Adesuwa, Deputy Chairman (South) APC UK, stated that the administration is focused on delivering capable leadership as the nation approaches 2027. He highlighted several initiatives under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, including student loan programmes which he said have supported about 700,000 beneficiaries and the recruitment of over 774 health workers.

He noted improvements in the health sector, mentioning reductions in the cost of dialysis and renewed efforts to address serious medical conditions such as cancer and kidney-related issues. He expressed confidence that challenges like insecurity would be managed and that a stronger nation would emerge.

Hon. Adesuwa also said the diaspora stands to benefit from the administration’s broader development agenda, and he encouraged continued support and prayers for Nigeria’s progress.

Hon. Councillor Angela George talks about the importance of housing as a key priority for every government. She commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for developing a national housing strategy aligned with global standards and the National Housing Federation.

She emphasized that access to proper housing is essential because digital inclusion, independence, and opportunity all begin with stable accommodation. She noted the need for different housing types such as special housing and single housing, to meet the diverse needs of communities.

Councillor Angela stressed that improved housing systems create stronger, more independent citizens and a more empowered society.

The meeting concluded with a collective commitment to deeper collaboration, stronger diaspora participation, and sustained support for Nigeria’s development journey.

According to the information made available to Lagos Voice, The City Boy Movement Diaspora is organising a virtual meeting for early next year, 2026, to enable participation from all diaspora members, which will be succeeded by in-person meetings in Birmingham UK, as well as in various countries across Europe, America, and Asia.