_...Unveils Grassroots Mobilisation Structure ahead 2027_
The Women Wing of the City Boy Movement in Enugu State has commenced strategic grassroots mobilisation following its maiden meeting led by the State Women Leader, Amb. Mrs. Amaka Nweke JP.
The meeting, which brought together zonal and local government and Wards women leaders of the movement, marked the official operational take-off of the women’s structure in the state as preparations intensify ahead of the national inauguration of the group and the 2027 political cycle.
In line with the mandate issued by the national body of the movement upon appointment, the women’s leadership structure is tasked with coordinating women’s structures at the state, zonal, local government, ward, and polling unit levels, mobilising women for civic participation and political education, implementing directives from the national leadership, and organising advocacy engagements that strengthen women’s involvement in governance.
Other responsibilities include identifying and mentoring emerging women leaders within the state, maintaining accurate membership records, organising meetings and outreach programmes, submitting periodic reports to the zonal leadership, and upholding the values and discipline of the movement.
At the meeting, the Enugu State Women Wing formally established its state, zonal, local government ward and polling unit structures and formations across the state in line with national guidelines.
Speaking during the gathering, Ambassador Nweke reaffirmed the commitment of the women’s wing to mobilise women across the state in support of His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Governor of Enugu State, Barr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah.
She described the formation of the structures as a strategic step toward strengthening grassroots engagement and political awareness among women, noting that the movement would focus on building an organised network capable of driving civic participation and advocacy.
“We are aligning with the national guidelines of the City Boy Movement to ensure that our women structures are fully operational at the grassroots. From the state to the polling units, our goal is to mobilise, educate and empower women while promoting the ideals of the movement,” she stated.
The meeting also confirmed the appointment of Hon. Ola Ngwa as Director of Strategic Planning for the Enugu State Women Wing. Key participants at the meeting included the Deputy State Women Leader, Engr. Onyinye Okpalamma, alongside the three zonal women leaders representing the senatorial zones and women stakeholders of different capacities in the State.
Among them were Hon. Ifenna Onoh, who serves as the Zonal Women Leader for Enugu West Senatorial Zone and Special Adviser to the Governor on Mobilisation; Chief Dr. Mrs. Ngozi Ozioko (Mama G), representing Enugu North Senatorial Zone; and Hon. Nneka May Ike, the Zonal Women Leader for Enugu East Senatorial Zone and a host of other great women in politics.
Local government, Wards and polling units women leaders were also constituted during the meeting, completing the first phase of the organisational framework designed to drive the movement’s activities at the grassroots.
The State Women Leader of the City Boy Movement in Enugu State, Amb. Mrs. Amaka Nweke, expressed profound appreciation to the leadership of the movement at the national level for their visionary guidance and commitment to youth and women mobilisation across the country. She particularly acknowledged the Grand Patron of the movement and President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his Renewed Hope leadership; the Patron of the movement, Seyi Tinubu, for his continued encouragement and support for grassroots mobilisation; the Director General of the City Boy Movement, Hon. Francis Oluwatosin Shoga, for providing strategic direction for the organisation; the National Women Leader, Hajiya Ummusalma Rabiu, for championing women’s participation within the movement; and the Deputy National Women Leader, Sophia Uzodimma, for her steadfast commitment to strengthening the women’s wing of the organisation nationwide.
She commended the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to inclusive governance and development, noting that his administration continues to create opportunities that empower women and strengthen
The leaders equally declared their readiness to mobilise women across communities in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections, promising to work collectively to secure strong electoral support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
As part of the next phase of activities, the women’s wing announced plans to embark on civil engagement campaigns, political education programmes, and community outreach initiatives aimed at sensitising women on the policies of the Tinubu administration, particularly the Renewed Hope Agenda.
The leadership also revealed that empowerment programmes targeting women across the state would soon commence, as part of efforts to strengthen economic participation and encourage women to play active roles in politics and governance.
With the successful kick off of the state structure and the formation of grassroots leadership across senatorial zones and local governments, observers say the City Boy Movement Women Wing in Enugu State has begun a coordinated mobilisation drive aimed at expanding women’s political participation while consolidating support for the ruling leadership ahead of 2027.
