South-West Governors in high-stakes closed-door assembly in Lagos

The six governors of the South-West area have converged at Lagos Home, Ikeja, for a high-stakes zonal assembly to deliberate on crucial methods aimed toward reworking the area’s financial system, safety, and general growth.

The assembly, hosted by the Chairman of the South-West Governors Discussion board and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has in attendance Governors Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Fortunate Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), and Ademola Adeleke (Osun).

By 10:55 a.m., the governors started arriving, with Oyo State’s Makinde being the primary to step into Lagos Home.

He was warmly acquired by Governor Sanwo-Olu, alongside his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, the Secretary to the Lagos State Authorities, Mrs. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, and the Chief of Workers, Mr. Tayo Ayinde.

The essential closed-door session commenced at 12:15 p.m. after the arrival of all governors.

On the prime of the agenda are key regional points, together with agriculture, meals safety, financial collaboration, safety methods, and the institution of the South-West Growth Fee—a proposed physique set to fast-track coordinated growth throughout the area.

At present’s assembly builds upon the resolutions of a earlier gathering held in Lagos on June 10, 2024, throughout which Governor Sanwo-Olu was unanimously elected as Chairman of the Discussion board.

Since assuming the management function, he has spearheaded coverage initiatives aimed toward strengthening regional cooperation and driving socio-economic transformation.

With the South-West standing as Nigeria’s financial powerhouse, the end result of this assembly is anticipated to form the area’s trajectory within the coming months, solidifying its place as a mannequin for governance, funding, and sustainable growth.