The Senate of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has described the appointment of Comrade Dunijir Gatama as the Coordinator of the City Boy Movement as a well-considered and timely decision, aligning with the growing demand for dynamic and purposeful youth leadership in Nigeria.
In a statement issued on Monday, the student body said the choice of Gatama reflects confidence in his long-standing commitment to student activism, youth organisation, and grassroots political engagement. The Senate noted that his emergence comes at a critical period when young Nigerians are increasingly seeking platforms for meaningful political participation.
The Nigeria Education News confirmed that the City Boy Movement is a youth-driven political support movement committed to mobilising, educating, and empowering young Nigerians for active involvement in politics and governance. The movement has continued to attract attention among youths for its focus on civic participation and political awareness.
The statement, obtained by The Nigeria Education News, was signed by Comrade Muazu Hina, Director of Security and Liaison of the NANS Senate. Hina congratulated Gatama on the appointment and expressed confidence in his ability to deliver results. “We have no doubt that his tenure will be impactful and result-oriented,” the statement read.
According to the NANS Senate, the timing of Gatama’s appointment could not have been better. Hina observed that Nigeria is currently at a point where the energy, ideas, and organisational strength of young people are urgently needed to advance progressive causes and deepen democratic participation.
“Nigeria is at a point where the energy, ideas, and organisational strength of young people are needed to drive progressive causes,” Hina said. He added that Gatama embodies the qualities required for the task ahead, describing him as a leader with courage, experience, and ideological clarity.
The association also highlighted Gatama’s history of involvement in student and youth struggles, noting that his years of organising awareness programmes and building leadership structures across campuses and communities have earned him credibility among young Nigerians.
“He is not new to the trenches,” Hina stated. “From student unionism to broader youth movements, he has shown consistency, resilience, and loyalty to progressive principles.” The Senate stressed that such experience positions him well to lead a youth-oriented political movement.
NANS expressed optimism that Gatama’s leadership would energise the City Boy Movement and expand political consciousness among young people, particularly at the grassroots level. The Senate believes the movement will benefit from his organisational skills and understanding of youth dynamics.
The statement further described the appointment as a positive signal to young activists across the country. “This appointment sends a strong message that commitment and sacrifice within the struggle are still valued,” the association noted, suggesting it could inspire greater youth participation in civic and political spaces.
While congratulating the new coordinator, the NANS Senate also called for unity and collective support for his leadership. The association urged students and youths nationwide to cooperate with Gatama to ensure the success of the movement.
“We encourage Nigerian students and young people to stand with Comrade Gatama as he works to promote inclusive leadership, youth empowerment, and sustainable national development,” the statement concluded.
The endorsement by the NANS Senate adds to growing attention around the City Boy Movement and signals increasing student interest in organised youth participation within Nigeria’s political landscape.
