In a significant political development, all six governors of the Southwest region of Nigeria have unanimously elected Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as the new Chairman of the Southwest Governors’ Forum. The decision was made during a pivotal meeting held today in, Alausa, Lagos.
The meeting, attended by Governors from Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, and Ekiti States was marked by a spirit of unity and a shared vision for the Southwest region’s development. The Governors deliberated extensively on various pressing issues affecting the Southwest, culminating in the unanimous decision to appoint Governor Sanwo-Olu to lead the Forum.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, who has been at the forefront of numerous initiatives in Lagos State, is expected to bring his dynamic leadership style to the Forum. His election is seen as a strategic move to leverage Lagos’s economic and infrastructural strengths for the benefit of the entire Southwest region.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, in his acceptance speech, expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him by his colleagues. He pledged to work diligently to address the region’s challenges and to promote policies that will drive sustainable development and improve the quality of life for all citizens in the Southwest.
This marks a new chapter for the Southwest Governors’ Forum with expectations high for enhanced regional cooperation and development under Governor Sanwo-Olu’s leadership. The Forum’s next meeting is scheduled to take place in Ogun State, where further plans and initiatives will be discussed.
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