The City Boy Movement (CBM), Ekiti State Chapter, has commended Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji and other political leaders and stakeholders for their support towards the successful State Executive Inauguration, Town Hall Meeting and unveiling of the movement’s state office in Ado-Ekiti.
The programme, held on Thursday at NTS Event Hall, Fajuyi, Ado-Ekiti, attracted the National Leadership of the City Boy Movement, led by the Director-General, Hon. Francis Oluwatosin Shoga, alongside the Zonal Head, Hon. Olamijuwon Alao-Akala, as well as senior government officials, political leaders, youth representatives, members of the movement and other invited guests.
The event featured engagements on youth participation, grassroots mobilisation and community development, while also providing an opportunity for the movement to strengthen its organisational structures and unveil its state office.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Director of Media and Communications of CBM, Ekiti State Chapter, Alofe Ayodele Moses, said the successful programme marked an important milestone in the growth of the movement and the consolidation of its structures across the state.
Alofe, on behalf of the State Executive Committee, expressed appreciation to Governor Oyebanji for his goodwill, support and positive disposition towards the City Boy Movement, noting that the Governor’s support had continued to encourage the leadership and members of the movement.
He also expressed appreciation to the National Leadership delegation led by the Director-General, Hon. Francis Oluwatosin Shoga, and the Zonal Head, Hon. Olamijuwon Alao-Akala, for attending the programme and identifying with the Ekiti chapter at an important stage of its development.
The Media Director further appreciated the Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Chief (Mrs.) Monisade Afuye, who was ably represented; the Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye; the Senate Leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele; the APC State Chairman, Sola Eleshin, Esq.; and the Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, for their support and participation.
He also appreciated Senator Abiodun Olujimi; Mrs. Mary Osho-Omotosho, Director-General, Community Communications; SAPOL, Mrs. Toyin Adepoju, representing the Office of the First Lady; the keynote speaker, Dr. Femi Owolabi, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Research and Documentation; as well as other government representatives, political leaders, stakeholders, members and invited guests who graced the occasion.
Alofe said the presence of the National Leadership and senior political and government figures at the programme demonstrated the importance attached to youth participation, grassroots engagement and the development of organised platforms for young people.
He said, “On behalf of the State Executive Committee, we sincerely appreciate Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, the National Leadership of the City Boy Movement, our political leaders, government representatives, stakeholders, members and everyone who contributed to the success of our State Executive Inauguration, Town Hall Meeting and office unveiling.
“The Town Hall provided an opportunity for meaningful interaction and exchange of ideas, while the unveiling of our state office marks an important step in strengthening our coordination and activities across Ekiti.
“We are particularly grateful to our national and state leaders, government representatives, grassroots structures, planning committee, volunteers, partners and the media for the different roles they played in making the programme successful.
“The success of the event belongs to everyone who contributed to it. We are encouraged by the goodwill and support received and remain committed to building a stronger platform for youth engagement and grassroots participation.”
The Media Director also commended members of the media for their coverage of the programme and reaffirmed the commitment of the Ekiti chapter to sustained engagement with young people, communities and stakeholders across the state.
He said the movement would build on the momentum generated by the event by strengthening its structures, expanding engagement and creating more opportunities for young people to contribute to community development.
Signed
Alofe Ayodele Moses
Director, Media & Communications
City Boy Movement (CBM), Ekiti State Chapter
18/09/2026