The meeting of Southern governors has kicked off at the Lagos House, Ikeja behind ‘closed door.’
Control TV reports that Governors of the southern region are holding a meeting in Lagos State, South-West, Nigeria, on the state of the nation.
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The Governors converged at the Lagos House in Ikeja to discuss some urgent national issues.
The meeting, hosted by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is to articulate collective interests and restate commitment to a united Nigeria capable of guaranteeing equity, fairness and justice in an atmosphere of true federalism.
The Southern Governors are also expected to review the state of the nation as it affects the three geo-political zones.
Of the 17 governors expected, 11 are around while four sent their deputy governors to represent them.
Those represented by their deputy governors are: Godwin Obaseki (Edo), Hope Uzodinma (Imo), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) and David Umahi (Ebonyi).
Governors who are yet to arrive as at the time of filing this report are Ben Ayade of Cross River and Willie Obiano (Anambra).
Governors present are: Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State; Gboyega Oyetola, Osun State; Kayode Fayemi, Ekiti State; Rotimi Akeredolu, Ondo State; Ifeanyi Okowa, Delta State; Nyesom Wike, Rivers State; Udom Emmanuel, Akwa- Ibom; Douye Diri, Bayelsa State; Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, among others.
This is a developing story…
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