Governors of the Southwest States of Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Ekiti, Osun, and Ondo are currently meeting in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, to deliberate and strategise on how best to address increasing insecurity in the country.
The meeting is led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who is the chair of the Southwest Governors Forum, but hosted by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State.
The meeting is aimed at tackling pressing issues affecting the region, including insecurity, agriculture, regional cooperation and integration, food security, economic growth, and security of lives and property.
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The meeting will strengthen security measures to protect lives and property in the Southwest, as well as explore opportunities for collaboration and investment to drive economic growth and development in the region.
In attendance are Governors Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Makinde (Oyo), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun) and Ademola Adeleke (Osun), who was represented by his deputy, Kola Adewusi.
The meeting is a follow-up to a similar gathering held in Lagos on Thursday, February 13, 2025
