The Southern Governors’ Forum is convening a critical meeting today, Wednesday,the 26th of November, 2025, in Iperu, Ogun State, with the goal of strengthening regional collaboration and aligning on a shared developmental agenda in response to urgent national issues.
This crucial gathering was announced by the Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, in a statement posted on his official X handle.
The Governors’ main session is scheduled to commence at 10:00 a.m. at the Governor’s Residence in Iperu.
A subsequent engagement is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. later today, which will be a combined meeting with the Southern Traditional Rulers Council.
This joint session is specifically aimed at enhancing cooperation between the political and traditional leadership across the region, providing a platform to discuss issues of common regional interest.
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Governor Abiodun’s social media post detailed the pre-meeting atmosphere: “As we prepare to host the Southern Governors’ Forum meeting today, we were pleased to receive some of the distinguished attendees, particularly traditional rulers and respected leaders from across the southern region.
He acknowledged the value of the preliminary engagements, noting: “Their visit offered us the opportunity to deepen ongoing engagements and align our shared expectations ahead of the gathering. We value the presence of our royal fathers and regional leaders, whose wisdom and guidance continue to enrich our processes.
The Governor also stressed the state’s commitment to facilitating a productive dialogue: “As host, we remain committed to creating an atmosphere that encourages honest dialogue and fosters stronger collaboration among all stakeholders as we work together for the peace, stability, and development of our region and country by extension.”