The Southern Governors’ Forum will meet today in Iperu, Ogun State, as leaders from across the region gather to deliberate on urgent national matters and deepen their collective development agenda.
This was made known in a statement issued by the Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Forum, Prince Dapo Abiodun, who confirmed that the session will begin at 10 a.m at the Governor’s Residence in Iperu.
The Governor also disclosed that the meeting will be followed by a joint engagement with the Southern Traditional Rulers Council by 1 p.m.
According to the statement, the joint session is aimed at strengthening cooperation between political and traditional institutions while creating a platform for broader conversations on shared regional interests.
Governor Abiodun, in a post on X, also shared insights on the significance of the gathering, saying, “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.”
He noted that the early arrivals offered room to reinforce ongoing engagements. “Their visit offered us the opportunity to deepen ongoing engagements and align our shared expectations ahead of the gathering,” he said.
The Governor added that the presence of the traditional rulers and regional leaders remains valuable. He wrote, “We value the presence of our royal fathers and regional leaders, whose wisdom and guidance continue to enrich our processes.”
Abiodun assured that Ogun is ready to provide the right atmosphere for effective dialogue among all participants. “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,” he said.
