The six governors of Nigeria’s South-West region have gathered at Lagos House, Ikeja, for a high-stakes meeting aimed at addressing critical issues related to the economy, security, and regional development.
The meeting, hosted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, saw the attendance of Governors Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), and Ademola Adeleke (Osun).
The session began at 10:55 a.m. with Governor Makinde being the first to arrive, greeted warmly by Governor Sanwo-Olu, his deputy Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Secretary to the Lagos State Government Mrs. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, and Chief of Staff Mr. Tayo Ayinde.
A closed-door session commenced at 12:15 p.m. following the arrival of all governors. Top of the agenda were discussions on agriculture, food security, economic collaboration, and the establishment of the South-West Development Commission, a proposed body designed to facilitate coordinated development in the region.
Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed the meeting’s importance, stating, “Today’s gathering is crucial as we work together to ensure the growth and security of the South-West, building a model for governance and sustainable development.”
This meeting follows a similar session held on June 10, 2024, during which Governor Sanwo-Olu was elected Chairman of the Forum. Since then, he has been instrumental in pushing for greater regional cooperation to enhance socio-economic transformation.