The City Boy Movement Diaspora (UK) convened a high-level strategic stakeholders’ meeting in London, bringing together key national leaders, diaspora executives, and political stakeholders to strengthen global coordination and deepen engagement following the recent state visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the United Kingdom.
Among the notable delegates at the impactful gathering was Chief Martha Agba, a pioneer member and respected stakeholder within the movement. Her participation as a delegate underscored the growing influence of grassroots mobilizers in shaping diaspora engagement and contributing meaningfully to national discourse.
The meeting served as a critical platform to align diaspora efforts with the administration’s diplomatic strides, reinforcing the role of Nigerians abroad in advancing national development and strengthening international partnerships.
In his remarks, Barr. Seyi Tinubu emphasized the movement’s youth-driven vision and inclusive framework, describing it as a platform designed not just for observation but for active participation in nation-building. He stressed that young Nigerians, both at home and abroad, must play a central role in shaping the country’s future.
Also speaking, the Director General of the City Boy Movement, Hon. Oluwatosin Francis Shoga, highlighted the importance of structured leadership and global coordination, noting that the London engagement reflects the evolution of the movement into a more organized and internationally connected force.
The event, hosted by Hon. Prince Bidemi Akintunde, Director of the City Boy Movement Diaspora (UK), featured strategic discussions on diaspora mobilization, communication, and policy alignment. Participants emphasized the need for Nigerians in the diaspora to transition from symbolic supporters to structured contributors through coordinated action and policy linkages.
Other prominent stakeholders in attendance included Sunday Dare, Adeyinka Adeboye, Tunde Doherty, Dayo Israel, and several national and zonal leaders of the movement.
Participants described the engagement as highly impactful, noting that it strengthened alignment, clarified strategic direction, and reinforced the role of diaspora stakeholders as critical partners in Nigeria’s development trajectory.
