Weeks after 'Asaba Accord', Southern governors meet again in Lagos on Monday

Ayade, Obiano absent as Sanwo-Olu hosts Southern governors in Lagos

A meeting of the Southern Governors’ Forum scheduled for today has begun.

The meeting is hosted by Lagos Governor Bababjide Sanwo-Olu.

Governors in attendance include Seyi Makinde (Oyo); Dapo Abiodun (Ogun); Gboyega Oyetola (Osun); Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti) and Nyesom Wike (Rivers).

Others are Duoye Diri (Bayelsa); Emeka Ugwuanyi (Enugu); Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo); Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta); Udom Emmanuel (Akwa Ibom).

Deputy Governors Philip Shaibu (Edo), Ude Chukwu (Abia), Placid Njoku (Imo) and Kelechi Igwe (Ebonyi) are representing their principals.

Governors Willie Obiano (Anambra) and Ben Ayade (Cross River) are being expected.

Details shortly…