Sanwo-Olu elected new chairman of SW Gov’s forum

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-olu, has been elected to head the South West Governor’s forum.

The election took place in a close door meeting among the six South West states Governors in Lagos on Monday.

Mr. Sanwo-olu is expected to lead the six South West states namely, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti and Lagos after succeeding the late Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, who served as the forum’s chairman until he passed away in December 2023.

Key conclusions from discussions at the meeting  include:

– Urging the Senate to pass the South West Development Commission Bill, following the efforts of the House of Representatives and the South West Caucus.

– Commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project and advocating for further road rehabilitation.

– Supporting the establishment of State Police and enhanced collaboration between security agencies and the Amotekun Corps.

– Endorsing ongoing Minimum Wage discussions with a focus on fiscal federalism.

– Encouraging federal-state collaboration on mineral resource development and investor leases.

– Enhancing the DAWN Commission’s efficiency with an emphasis on economic integration.

These resolutions aim to advance the socioeconomic progress and prosperity of the South West States, highlighting the importance of tailored government policies and programmes.