Members of Southwest Governors Forum, on Tuesday, met in Lagos State to discuss issues of interest to the region. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosted his colleagues at the State House. Five Governors of member States were present at the meeting, which started at 4:30pm and held behind closed doors.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, was represented by his deputy, Mr. Rauf Olaniyan. After 90 minutes, the Governors rose from the meeting and offered no detailed information on matters discussed.
Addressing journalists, chairman of the Forum and Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, gave a brief statement on their discussion, disclosing that part of their deliberations bordered on security situation in the region.
Akeredolu revealed there was also discussion on Oodua Group, a company owned by all six Southwest States, but declined to give further details. He pointed out that the Forum was not willing to share full information on the mee