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The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is not a political slogan, rather, a living testament to visionary leadership, anchored on the empowerment of the Nigerian youth. This was disclosed by the Lagos APC Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo. According to Oladejo, “For decades, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has demonstrated a rare and consistent belief in the energy, intellect, and innovation of young Nigerians. From Lagos to Abuja, his political philosophy has been clear: groom the young, trust their talent, and watch them transform society. Today, that same philosophy has become the foundation of Nigeria’s national renaissance.” Oladejo noted that while others merely paid lip service to youth development, President Tinubu has put concrete structures in place – from NELFUND (Student Loan Scheme) and CreditCorp, to 3MTT, NITDA Talent Hunt, and the Digital Innovation Support Fund. He stated further that the administration’s renewed focus on free technical education across the nation was strategically geared toward youth empowerment and the promotion of entrepreneurship. “This is not charity; it is investment – an investment in skills, in innovation, and in the future of Nigeria’s workforce. “By creating avenues for young Nigerians to acquire practical skills and start enterprises, President Tinubu is building a generation that is not waiting for handouts, but creating value, wealth, and opportunities for others.” READ ALSO: FULL PROFILE: Meet new Chief of Army Staff Major-General W. Shaibu The Lagos APC Publicity Secretary further noted that the future is no longer tomorrow – the Future is now, saying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has boldly redefined the old political cliché that says “the future belongs to the youth.” Under his Renewed Hope Agenda, the future is no longer tomorrow – the future is now. “From his cabinet appointments to policy priorities, the President has placed young Nigerians at the center of governance. He has shown that youth inclusion is not an act of benevolence, but a strategy for national greatness. The energy of our young people is now a national asset being fully harnessed – not wasted, not sidelined.” He took a swipe at the opposition, saying it had no vision, but dwells on criticism without substance. “It is ironic that the same opposition that neglected the youth for years now tries to deceive them with shallow activism and social media slogans. The truth is simple: the Nigerian youth are smarter than the propaganda. They have seen who genuinely invests in their future – and who only remembers them at election time. “The APC government is not tweeting promises; it is teaching, training, financing, and employing the youth. Every policy under the Renewed Hope Agenda carries one central objective – to build a Nigeria where the youth are creators of wealth, not casualties of unemployment. “Here in Lagos, the template is already proven. The Tinubu model of governance – which elevated countless young men and women to positions of leadership – remains the most successful political leadership academy in Nigeria’s democratic history. That Lagos legacy of youth inclusion has now been elevated to the national level, through deliberate policies that merge experience with energy, and wisdom with innovation,” Lagos APC said. The Lagos APC scribe, therefore, called on Nigerian youth to rise and take ownership of this defining moment, adding, the Renewed Hope Agenda is your platform, your chance, your movement. Under Tinubu, youth empowerment has moved beyond rhetoric to results – from hashtags to headlines, and from potential to performance. “Those who cling to outdated politics of bitterness and blame are free to stay behind. The rest of us are moving forward – building, creating, and leading under a President who has proven that the Nigerian youth are not the leaders of tomorrow, but the champions of today.”
