The Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL), an umbrella group representing youth organizations across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, has officially endorsed Seyi Tinubu for the Lagos State governorship in the 2027 elections. The endorsement was announced in a statement released in Owerri on Tuesday by the group’s leaders, including President General Comrade Goodluck Ibem, Secretary Comrade Junard Abubakar, Public Relations Officer Comrade Iniobong Sampson, and Publicity Secretary Comrade Adeyemo Adewale.
CONYL’s decision came after what it described as a thorough evaluation of the leadership and transformative impact of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his time as Lagos State governor. The coalition expressed confidence that Seyi Tinubu, President Tinubu’s son, possesses the capabilities to build on and surpass his father’s achievements.
The group highlighted the critical role Lagos State plays in Nigeria and emphasized the importance of having a youth with “wonderful ideas and experience” at the helm. “Seyi Tinubu is gifted, qualified, experienced, well-read, and capable of leading Lagos State to new heights in 2027,” the statement read. They urged President Bola Tinubu to support Seyi Tinubu’s candidacy as a reflection of Nigerian youths’ aspirations for a forward-thinking leader.
In related news, the Federal Government announced the lifting of restrictions on the posting of corps members to oil companies, banks, and similar establishments, signaling a shift in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) policy aimed at expanding work opportunities for young Nigerians.
