On Wednesday, six southern governors and three deputy governors arrived in Ogun State for a strategic meeting at the private residence of Governor Dapo Abiodun in Iperu Remo. The gathering brings together leaders from the southern part of Nigeria to discuss pressing national matters.
Among the governors present were Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, Alex Otti of Abia State, Biodun Oyebamiji of Ekiti State, Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, Peter Mbah of Enugu State, and Charles Soludo of Anambra State. The deputy governors in attendance included Kola Adewusi of Osun State, Bayo Lawal of Oyo State, and Peter Odey of Cross River State.
The meeting is part of the Southern Governors’ Forum, which represents the collective interest of the region’s leaders. In addition to the internal discussions, the governors are scheduled to meet with members of the Southern Traditional Rulers Council later in the day.
The Forum aims to address key political, economic, and social issues affecting the southern states, ensuring coordination among state governments while formulating unified positions on national matters. Officials indicated that outcomes from the meeting could influence policy decisions and collaborative efforts across the region.
Details of the deliberations are expected to be released following the conclusion of the sessions and engagement with traditional leaders.