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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has been elected as the Chairman of the South-West Governor’s Forum.
Mr Sanwo-Olu was elected on Monday during a closed-door meeting attended by all six governors from South-West.
He succeeded late Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu who died on 27 December 2023.
Announcing his emergence on his X page, Mr Sanwo-Olu said the six governors stand united in supporting ongoing discussions on the minimum wage, with an expectation of fair outcomes that reflect fiscal federalism.
He added that the governors endorsed the Federal Government’s efforts on mineral resources and urged increased collaboration with states in granting leases to investors.
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According to him, it was agreed during the meeting to bolster the efficiency of the DAWN Commission, with a focus on economic integration.
Mr Sanwo-Olu said the decisions and more are aimed at advancing the development and prosperity of our South West States.
He said: “After the conclusion of our South West Governors’ Forum meeting today at Lagos House Alausa, Ikeja, I was elected as the new Chairman of the forum. Today, we honor the memory of our late Chairman, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, may his soul rest in peace.
“During our discussions on various issues affecting our states, we reached the following resolution: We are grateful 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.
“We commend 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. On the matter of security, we 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.”
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