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All the Southern Governors are billed to hold meeting today in Ogun State to address “pressing national issues,” a statement by the Chairman of the Forum, Governor Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed.
This meeting is coming in wake of rising insecurity and abductions in the northern part of the country, reports Daily Trust.
Recall that Southwest Governors Forum on Monday met in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, where they reaffirmed support for the establishment of the state police.
Abiodun in a statement today said the southern governors’ meeting was called to deliberate on pressing national issues.
The meeting which is scheduled for 10:00 a.m, will be held at the Governor’s Residence, Iperu, Ogun State.
The statement added that in addition to the scheduled meeting of the Southern Governors’ Forum, there will be a joint engagement with the Southern Traditional Rulers Council at 1:00 p.m today.
This session, it said, will provide an opportunity to deliberate on matters of shared regional interest and strengthen collaboration between political and traditional leadership.
Speaking on the meeting in a post on X, Governor Abiodun said: “As we prepare to host the Southern Governors’ Forum meeting today, we were pleased to receive some of the distinguished attendees, particularly traditional rulers and respected leaders from across the southern region.
“Their visit offered us the opportunity to deepen ongoing engagements and align our shared expectations ahead of the gathering.
“We value the presence of our royal fathers and regional leaders, whose wisdom and guidance continue to enrich our processes.
“As host, we remain committed to creating an atmosphere that encourages honest dialogue and fosters stronger collaboration among all stakeholders as we work together for the peace, stability, and development of our region and country by extension.”
