Insecurity: Southern Govs, Monarchs holds crucial meeting in Ogun

The Southern Governors’ Forum will on Wednesday hold a crucial meeting in Iperu, Ogun State, where leaders from the region are expected to discuss major national and regional issues affecting the South.

The announcement was made in a statement by Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the Ogun State Governor.

According to him, the meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the governor’s residence in Iperu.

The statement also noted that by 1 p.m., the governors will join the Southern Traditional Rulers Council for a joint session.

This engagement is aimed at strengthening cooperation between political leaders and traditional institutions, especially on matters of common interest across the region.

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.

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