Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda is proof of visionary leadership- Lagos APC

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 but a living proof of visionary leadership anchored on the empowerment and inclusion of Nigerian youths.

The party’s spokesman, Seye Oladejo, stated this in a press release, commending President Tinubu for translating his long-standing belief in the capacity of young Nigerians into practical policies that promote skills, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Oladejo said that for decades, Tinubu had demonstrated unwavering faith in the “energy, intellect, and innovation” of young Nigerians, noting that the same philosophy that shaped governance in Lagos has now become the cornerstone of Nigeria’s national development agenda. “From Lagos to Abuja, Tinubu’s political philosophy has been clear — groom the young, trust their talent, and watch them transform society,” he said.

He cited several youth-focused programmes, including the NELFUND Student Loan Scheme, CreditCorp, 3MTT, NITDA Talent Hunt, and the Digital Innovation Support Fund, as evidence of the administration’s deliberate investment in youth empowerment and national productivity. He added that the government’s renewed emphasis on free technical education was aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and equipping young people with practical skills.

According to him, the Renewed Hope Agenda has redefined the old notion that “the future belongs to the youth,” saying that under Tinubu’s leadership, “the future is no longer tomorrow — the future is now.” He stressed that the President’s cabinet appointments and policy priorities have shown that youth inclusion is not an act of benevolence but a strategy for national greatness.

Oladejo took a swipe at the opposition, accusing rival parties of hypocrisy and insincerity, saying they failed to empower young people while in power and now resort to “shallow activism and social media propaganda.” He said the APC government is “not tweeting promises but teaching, training, financing, and employing the youth.”

He described Lagos as the model for youth inclusion and political mentorship, crediting Tinubu’s legacy in the state for producing countless young leaders now serving at different levels of governance. He said the same model has been elevated to the national level through policies that merge experience with innovation.

Oladejo urged Nigerian youths to embrace the Renewed Hope Agenda, describing it as “a movement that has turned rhetoric into results and potential into performance.” He concluded by saying, “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 Nigerian youths are not the leaders of tomorrow, but the champions of today.”