Quick Summary:
SouthWestSecurityMeeting2025 as governors of Oyo, Ogun, Lagos, Ondo, Ekiti, and Osun States meet in Ibadan to address growing security challenges and strengthen regional cooperation.
Regional Security Tops Agenda
Governors of the South-West region are currently meeting in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, to deliberate on the security situation affecting the region.
The meeting, hosted by Governor Seyi Makinde, brings together key regional leaders to review recent developments and coordinate joint strategies aimed at improving safety and stability across the South-West.
Governors in Attendance
Those present at the meeting include:
- Seyi Makinde (Oyo State)
- Dapo Abiodun (Ogun State)
- Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos State)
- Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo State)
- Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti State)
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State is represented by his deputy, Kola Adeusi.
According to reports, the meeting began on Monday afternoon, with all governors in attendance except Adeleke, who delegated his deputy to represent him.
Official Confirmation
The Special Adviser on Media to Governor Makinde, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, confirmed the development, stating that the meeting was summoned to review the security situation in the South-West.
“The meeting has started. All the governors are present except Governor Adeleke, who was represented by his deputy,” Olanrewaju said in a brief telephone conversation.
Focus on Regional Coordination
The meeting is expected to produce joint resolutions on regional security collaboration, intelligence sharing, and community policing frameworks under the South-West Governors’ Forum.
Observers anticipate that the governors will also discuss economic cooperation, infrastructure development, and emergency response mechanisms to strengthen the region’s resilience against insecurity.
