South West Governors were hosted in Lagos by Governor Sanwo-Olu. Photo montage by TheNEWS

• Sanwo-Olu hosts colleagues, food security, zonal integration, SWDC, security top agenda

The six South-West governors have arrived at Lagos House, Ikeja, for a crucial zonal meeting to discuss the growth and development of the region.

The South-West Governors Forum meeting being hosted by its Chairman and Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is attended by Governors Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Biodun Oyebaniji (Ekiti), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun) and Ademola Adeleke (Osun).

South West State Governors, Senator Ademola Adeleke (Osun); Prince Dapo Abiodun (Ogun); the chairman, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos); Engr. Seyi Makinde (Oyo); Mr. Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti) and Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), addressing the Press shortly after their zonal meeting at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, on Thursday, 13 February 2025.

The visitors who started arriving at Lagos House, Ikeja, from 10:55 am with Governor Makinde being the first to arrive, were received by Governor Sanwo-Olu, his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, the Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Barr. (Mrs.) Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin and the Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde.

The closed-door meeting, which started at 12:15pm after the arrival of all the governors, will focus on common interests and key regional issues, which will include agriculture, food security, economic collaboration, security, and the South-West Development Commission.

Today’s meeting is a follow-up to a similar one held in Lagos on June 10, 2024, where Governor Sanwo-Olu was unanimously appointed as Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum.

Since its last meeting, the forum under the leadership of Governor Sanwo-Olu had prioritised policies aimed at strengthening regional development in the South-West zone.