Governors from Nigeria’s southern states are gathering today in Iperu, Ogun State, for a high-level meeting of the Southern Governors’ Forum aimed at addressing key national challenges and strengthening regional cooperation.
The session, slated for 10:00 a.m. at the Iperu home of the Ogun State Governor and Forum Chairman, Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun, MFR, was confirmed in a statement issued by the governor.
In a bid to deepen consensus and broaden perspectives, the governors will later engage the Southern Traditional Rulers Council at 1:00 p.m. The joint meeting will focus on shared regional concerns and ways to enhance synergy between political and traditional institutions.
Ahead of the gathering, Governor Abiodun shared his excitement on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle as he welcomed early-arriving monarchs and regional leaders.
“Their visit provided an opportunity to deepen ongoing engagements and align our shared expectations ahead of the meeting,” he noted.
He further underscored the importance of their counsel, saying, “We value the presence of our royal fathers and regional leaders, whose wisdom and guidance continue to enrich our processes.”
Reaffirming his commitment as host, Governor Abiodun pledged to maintain an atmosphere conducive to honest dialogue and stronger collaboration among all stakeholders, “as we work together for the peace, stability, and development of our region—and the nation at large.”
Today’s meeting is expected to advance earlier resolutions of the Forum, which has consistently pushed for enhanced cooperation on security, economic growth, and infrastructure across the southern states.