The governors in attendance are Seyi Makinde, Oyo, Dapo Abiodun, Ogun, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Ondo and Biodun Oyebanji, Ekiti.
South-West governors have convened in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, to deliberate on the region’s security situation.
The governors in attendance are Seyi Makinde, Oyo, Dapo Abiodun, Ogun, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Ondo and Biodun Oyebanji, Ekiti.
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State is represented by his deputy, Kola Adeusi.
Daily Post reports that the meeting was summoned to review the security situation in the South-West.
Special Adviser on Media to Governor Seyi Makinde, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, confirmed the development to Daily Post on Monday afternoon.
Olanrewaju, in a brief telephone conversation with Daily Post, noted that all the governors except Adeleke who sent his deputy are currently in the meeting.
He said, “The meeting has started. All the governors are present except Governor Adeleke who was represented by his deputy.”
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