The Southern Governors’ Forum will convene on Wednesday in Iperu, Ogun State, to discuss major national and regional matters.
The announcement was made in a statement on Wednesday by Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the Ogun State Governor.
The meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. and will be held at the governor’s residence in Iperu.
The statement added that the governors will later participate in a joint session with the Southern Traditional Rulers Council at 1 p.m. to enhance cooperation between political leaders and traditional authorities on critical issues.
Ahead of the meeting, the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, in a post on X, said the state was pleased to welcome participating governors and traditional rulers.
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.”
The forum is expected to address security, economic cooperation and other pressing issues affecting the southern region.
