City Boy Movement Beyond Politics As Iyamu Highlights People-Centred Initiatives

Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting

The Edo State Coordinator of the City Boy Movement and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Oredo Federal Constituency, Dr. Paddy Iyamu, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to improving the welfare of the people through impactful, people-centred interventions.

He stressed that its initiatives are driven by a genuine commitment to making a positive difference in people’s lives and contributing meaningfully to society, rather than serving political interests, promoting electioneering or seeking votes.

Iyamu made this known during a City Boy Care outreach programme in Edo State, powered by Pipeline Infrastructure Ltd, where the organisation reached out to pregnant women, students and other vulnerable groups with various support packages, including assistance for beneficiaries in need of healthcare services.

He said the movement remained committed to its slogan of informing, engaging and empowering the people, stressing that its interventions were designed to improve the lives of beneficiaries.

According to him, the organisation had previously empowered several families with grinding machines and cash gifts and would sustain its humanitarian activities, including plans to provide additional support during the Christmas season.

He noted that the latest outreach featured interventions for pregnant women, students benefiting from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme and individuals requiring medical assistance.
“We care a lot about humanity.

“This is not about elections, vote-buying or canvassing for votes. It is a drive to ensure that we leave people better than the way we met them,” he said.

Iyamu urged residents to continue supporting the government and praying for President Bola Tinubu and Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo.

He assured them that the movement would remain committed to supporting vulnerable members of society.

He also commended the organisers, volunteers and management of the host facility for their contributions to the success of the outreach.

Speaking on the initiative, the Director of City Boy Care, Omowunmi Imoukuede, said the organisation’s intervention in Edo State was motivated by its commitment to humanitarian service and continuity in governance rather than electoral considerations.

She described President Bola Tinubu as the movement’s original City Boy and reaffirmed its commitment to demonstrating love and support for residents through various interventions.

Also speaking, the Chief Medical Director of Edo Specialist Hospital, Dr. Anthonia Inibokun Njoku, commended the City Boy Care team, particularly its young volunteers, for their dedication and contributions to the outreach.

She expressed confidence in the potential of young people, urging the team to sustain its humanitarian efforts while commending its members for serving as positive role models and mentors to the younger generation.

One of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Blessing Osebor, expressed gratitude to the organisers for the support extended to the pregnant women, describing the intervention as timely and generous.

She assured the organisers that the beneficiaries would not take the gesture for granted and prayed for the safe delivery of all expectant mothers, with both mothers and babies surviving.