TUE JUNE 11 2024-theGBJournal| The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been elected new Chairman of the South West (Ekiti Osun, Oyo, Ogun, Ondo and Lagos) Governors’ Forum.
He takes over from late Rotimi Akeredolu, who died in December 2023, and whom the Governors equally honoured on Monday in Lagos where they met to discuss issues of common interest including region growth direction.
The governors adopted a South West anthem as part of the communique issued at the end of the meeting.
In the communique, the Governors commended President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project and other initiatives, and we call for further road rehabilitation by the Federal Government, extended appreciation to the House of Representatives and South West Caucus for their efforts on the South West Development Commission Bill and urge the Senate to expedite its passage.
On the matter of security, they said they are pleased with the peace in the South West and advocate for the establishment of State Police. Collaboration between security agencies and the Amotekun Corps is very important.
According to the Governors, ”We stand united in supporting ongoing discussions on the Minimum Wage, with an expectation of fair outcomes that reflect fiscal federalism.
We endorse the Federal Government’s efforts on mineral resources and urge increased collaboration with states in granting leases to investors.
We have agreed to bolster the efficiency of the DAWN Commission, with a focus on economic integration.”
The Forum said ”these decisions and more are aimed at advancing the development and prosperity of our South West States.”
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