Members of the Southern Governors’ Forum will on Wednesday meet in Iperu, Ogun State, to deliberate on urgent national issues and further strengthen regional collaboration and a developmental agenda.
The meeting, scheduled to commence at 10:00 a.m. at the Governor’s Residence in Iperu, was announced by the Forum’s Chairman and Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, via a statement on his official X handle.
By 1:00 p.m. the same day, the governors will hold a combined engagement with the Southern Traditional Rulers Council to promote cooperation between traditional and political leadership and discuss matters of common regional interest.
In his post, Governor Abiodun wrote: “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.”