Six state governors from the Southwest region have converged in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, amid rising insecurity. It is expected that discussions during the closed-door meeting will centre on security and other developing issues in the geopolitical zone. Lagos Governor and Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, arrived for the meeting at 12:50pm on Monday, November 24, 2025.

Sanwo-Olu’s Media Adviser, Gboyega Akosile, said the meeting will focus on economic growth, security of lives and property, etc.

According to reports, Akosile made this known in a statement issued on Monday, November 24, 2025.

Governors Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), and the Deputy Governor of Osun State have all arrived at the Governor’s Office in Agodi.

“The meeting, convened by the South West Governors’ Forum, aims to tackle pressing issues affecting the region, including agriculture, regional cooperation and integration, food security, economic growth, and security of lives and property.” Sanwo-Olu’s media aide further explained that: “The South-West Governors Forum meeting is a follow-up to a similar gathering held in Lagos on Thursday, February 13, 2025.” Tinubu reacts to rescue of abducted Kwara worshippers Recall that President Bola Tinubu praised security forces after rescuing 38 abducted worshippers from Kwara Tinubu hailed the securing of the escape of 51 pupils from Niger state, pledging continued vigilance amid calls for national peace. Armed bandits last week stormed a church in Eruku, Kwara state, and a catholic school in Niger state, abducting hundreds of worshippers and students respectively.