An advocacy group, Young Professionals for Tinubu (YP4T) says it has mobilised no fewer than 3000 young professionals to build a strong youth support for President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda.
Mr Alex Oware, Regional Director of YP4T, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos, said that the role of young professionals in shaping national policies and economic progress has become critical in the world.
Oware described the group as, a dynamic and fast-growing youth-driven movement dedicated to leadership, policy engagement, and economic empowerment.
According to him, from Lagos to Kano, Oyo to Abuja, YP4T’s expanding membership reflects the increasing recognition among young Nigerians that national progress is best achieved through active participation rather than passive observation.
“Founded in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision for economic transformation, YP4T has quickly established itself as a mobilising force for young professionals who see themselves not just as beneficiaries of development but as key drivers of it.
“Across multiple states, its members are actively working to strengthen Nigeria’s economic, technological, and entrepreneurial landscape, ensuring that young people are not left behind in the country’s evolving growth story.
“With an economy valued at over $440 billion and a youth population that makes up more than 60 per cent of Nigeria’s 200 million citizens, the impact of an organised and engaged professional youth network cannot be overstated,” Oware said.
According to him, through direct interventions in education, career development, and entrepreneurship, YP4T has already begun making a tangible impact.
He said that in the past six months, the movement had facilitated over N50 million in small business support.
Oware added that it had connected more than 1,200 young Nigerians to industry mentors across finance, technology, and governance, and provided professional development training to over 800 early-career professionals.
He said that its education-focused initiatives has also led to the launch of the YP4T Scholarship & Skills Fund.
Oware added that this had supported university students and technical training beneficiaries in multiple states, ensuring that economic hardship does not derail potential.
Speaking on the significance of this milestone, Oware noted that the energy and enthusiasm among Nigerian professionals was a clear indicator of a national shift toward youth-led development.
He emphasised that beyond conversations, YP4T was focused on real impact.
Oware added: “We are building a generation that is ready to lead, innovate, and contribute meaningfully to national growth.
“The rapid expansion of our network is proof that young Nigerians want to be involved in shaping the country’s future.
“The best way to honour the administration’s vision for national development is not just to support it but to become part of the execution—ensuring that policies translate into opportunities for people across the country.
“With a global economy increasingly shaped by innovation, digital transformation, and skills-based growth, Nigeria’s ability to leverage its youth population as a competitive advantage is key to future success.”
He said that countries that had seen rapid economic expansion, such as South Korea, India, and Singapore, had all placed structured investments in their young workforce at the center of their policies.
“Nigeria, with an annual graduate output of over 600,000 students, has an opportunity to turn its youth into a global workforce powerhouse, and movements like YP4T are providing a structured platform to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity.
“Members across multiple industries have expressed how joining YP4T has helped them connect to opportunities they previously struggled to access,” he said
Oware described the YP4T’s growth as a direct reflection of its members’ commitment to building a stronger, globally competitive Nigeria.
According to him, as the network expands, its next phase will focus on providing additional funding support for small businesses, scaling mentorship programmes to reach more sectors.
He said that the network would also be launching policy engagement forums that would give young professionals a direct voice in national decision-making.
“The momentum behind the movement is a reminder that real change happens when young people take ownership of their future, and YP4T is ensuring that no young Nigerian is left behind in this era of national transformation,” Oware said.
