The six governors of Nigeria’s Southwest region have agreed to create a joint security outfit to tackle banditry and other crimes.
They also plan to establish regional food hubs to help curb rising food prices and related challenges.
This decision was announced by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu after a meeting of the Southwest Governors’ Forum at Lagos House, Ikeja.
The meeting, which was held behind closed doors, included governors Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), and Ademola Adeleke (Osun).
Discussions focused on regional security, agriculture, food supply, economic cooperation, and the Southwest Development Commission.
This follows a previous meeting in June 2024, where Sanwo-Olu was named chairman of the forum.
Since then, the governors have worked on policies to boost development in the region.
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