The City Boy Movement (CBM) has attracted attention on social media as Nigerians share digital membership cards and screenshots of bank alerts carrying the description “CITYBOY YOUTH EMPOWERMENT INITIAT.”
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Some screenshots show credits of ₦125,000 and other amounts. However, these are user-shared claims and do not establish who made the payments, the source of the funds or whether every member is entitled to receive money.
CBM is a political support and civic mobilisation organisation that promotes President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and supports his re-election under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Its website lists membership, volunteering, advocacy, community support and grassroots mobilisation among its activities.
It is important to distinguish the movement from the Federal Government. CBM membership is not a federal grant, and its association with the President does not make it an official government programme. Neither the Federal Government nor the APC has verified a nationwide ₦125,000 payment to members.
In a statement issued on November 2, the movement said registration was voluntary and intended to build its membership database and strengthen its structures. It also clarified that its membership card is not a voter’s card and does not replace registration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Nigerians interested in joining should understand what membership involves and read the organisation’s privacy information before submitting personal details. They should be cautious of individuals promising guaranteed approval or payments in exchange for money, referral codes or sensitive information.
Registration link
Visit https://www.cbmnigeria.org/ and see the membership registration option. Confirm what this website is about before entering personal information. Do not pay unofficial agents or share your banking PIN, password or one-time password (OTP) based on claims of guaranteed cash payments today.
