The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is focused on empowering Nigerian youths, unlike the opposition parties that have allegedly neglected and deceived them for years.
The party said Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is not a political catchphrase but a demonstration of visionary leadership rooted in youth development and empowerment.
In a statement issued on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Mogaji Seye Oladejo, said, “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 unlike previous administrations that offered empty promises to the youth, President Tinubu is taking concrete steps toward generational empowerment.
According to him, “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. In addition, the administration’s renewed focus on free technical education across the nation is 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.”
Oladejo emphasised that Tinubu has redefined the traditional notion that “the future belongs to the youth,” arguing that under the Renewed Hope Agenda, the future is already unfolding.
He said, “Under his Renewed Hope Agenda, the future is no longer tomorrow – the future is now.”
Oladejo added that Tinubu’s administration has demonstrated genuine youth inclusion through appointments and policy focus, ensuring that young Nigerians are integral to governance.
He said, “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.”
Criticising the opposition, Oladejo accused them of attempting to mislead young Nigerians after years of neglect.
He stated, “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.”
