Governors of the South-West states are set to gather in Ibadan on Monday for an urgent, unscheduled meeting to discuss critical regional issues, particularly escalating security concerns in the zone.
The closed-door meeting, scheduled to be held at the Governor’s Office in Agodi, is being hosted by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde.
All six governors from Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, and Ekiti are expected to be in attendance.
Although full details remain unclear, sources say the meeting was hastily convened to address rising security threats, accelerate infrastructural development, and deepen regional cooperation under the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN).
The governors are also expected to review existing joint security operations, including the activities of the Amotekun Corps, with plans to strengthen its capacity in response to emerging challenges.
The governors under the South West Governors’ Forum last met in February 2025 in Lagos, where they discussed pressing regional issues.
In a communique issued after that meeting, the forum resolved to establish a joint surveillance and monitoring team to coordinate security operations across the subregion.
According to the forum, the move is a response to the emerging threats of ISWAP and other criminal groups whose activities threaten the peace and stability of the South West.
As part of the resolution, the forum also expressed its commitment to deploying advanced technology, including aerial surveillance systems, to enhance security operations.
