Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has been elected Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum.
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, emerged Vice Chairman.
This is a follow-up to the Southern Governors Forum meeting that took place on Monday in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Thirteen governors and three deputy governors from the southern states attended the meeting.
The governors are: Lagos, Ademola Adeleke, Osun, Francis Nwifuru, Ebonyi, Peter Mbah, Enugu, Douye Diri, Bayelsa, and Umo Eno, Akwa Ibom State; Dapo Abiodun, Ogun, Godwin Obaseki, Edo, Seyi Makinde, Oyo, Alex Otti, Abia, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The others are Charles Soludo, Anambra, Biodun Oyebanji, Ekiti, Bassey Otu, Cross River, Monday Onyeme, Ondo State deputy governor, Olayide Adelami, and deputy governor of Imo State, Chinyere Ekomaru.
The Southern Governors Forum has entered a new era with the election of Governors Abiodun and Soludo. It is anticipated that their leadership would give the Forum’s operations a fresh focus and vigor. To advance the development agenda for the region, the governors will need to interact with various stakeholders such as the federal government, business sector, and civil society as they take on their positions.
Governor Abiodun is well-suited to chair the Forum because of his background in both the public and commercial sectors. His emphasis on Ogun State’s infrastructure, security, and economic growth offers a model that can be expanded to the regional level. In a similar vein, Governor Soludo’s reformist stance and economic knowledge will be important in crafting laws that promote steady growth.
The appointment of Governor Dapo Abiodun to the position of Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum is a noteworthy advancement for the area. As the Forum’s vice chairman, Abiodun will work with Governor Chukwuma Soludo to address the pressing problems that the southern states of Nigeria are facing. The region is facing a number of difficulties under their administration, such as insecurity, economic inequality, and the desire for more autonomy.
There is optimism that the Southern Governors Forum’s cooperative efforts will produce beneficial results for the area as it advances under this new leadership. The governors’ dedication to taking on these issues head-on, pushing for the required changes, and promoting development will be essential to guaranteeing the southern states of Nigeria a successful and secure future.
