The Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun has emerged as the chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum while the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo will serve as his deputy.
Giving his acceptance speech after the meeting which lasted for over five hours, Governor Abiodun pledged not to betray the confidence reposed in him and his vice by their colleagues.
Governor Abiodun is replacing the former governor of Ondo State, the late Rotimi Aketedolu, and is expected to give the necessary leadership for the growth and development of the region.
Thirteen governors and three deputies attended the meeting. The Rivers State governor, Similayi Fubara was absent from the event.
Meanwhile, the Southern Governors Forum serves as the collective body for the 17 governors from the South-West, South-South, and South-East geopolitical zones of Nigeria.
The objective is to stand as one regardless of political party affiliations, enhance socioeconomic activities, ensure unity and delivery of democracy dividends.
