Afrigather The South West Governors’ Forum held a vital assembly on Monday, June tenth, 2024, on the Governor’s Workplace in Ikeja, Lagos.
These in attendance embody Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Fortunate Aiyedatiwa of Ondo, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, Seyi Makinde of Oyo, Ademola Adeleke of Osun and Abiodun Oyebanji of Ekiti.
After the closed-door assembly, the governors issued a communique on their deliberations. Listed here are main highlights of the assembly.
New management: The discussion board unanimously elected Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos as its new chairman.
Additionally they paid tribute to the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, who held the place till his demise in December 2023, and congratulated the brand new governor of Ondo State, Fortunate Aiyedatiwa.
South West Identification: The discussion board adopted “Ise wa enjoyable ile wa” because the official anthem for the South West area.
Growth priorities: The governors recommended the progress on the South West Growth Fee Invoice within the Home of Representatives and urged the Senate for swift passage. Additionally they lauded President Bola Tinubu for initiating the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and Lagos-Sokoto street tasks and known as for the rehabilitation of different federal roads inside the area.
Safety and state policing: The discussion board acknowledged the relative peace within the South West and recommended the collaboration between safety businesses and the Amotekun Corps. They reiterated their assist for the institution of state police forces.
Meals safety and minimal wage: The governors acknowledged the efforts on meals safety however burdened the necessity for collaboration among the many South West states’ agriculture commissioners. Additionally they expressed assist for ongoing discussions between the federal authorities, NGF, and labor unions relating to the minimal wage, emphasising an answer that displays fiscal federalism.
Mineral Sources: The discussion board inspired stronger collaboration between the federal authorities and states, significantly relating to granting mineral useful resource leases to buyers.
Yoruba Nation agitation: The discussion board strongly condemned teams advocating for a separate Yoruba nation.
Strengthening DAWN Fee: The discussion board emphasised the significance of the Growth Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Fee in selling financial integration, cooperation, and funding. They directed all member states to nominate a state focal particular person to work with the fee.
