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Kidnapping: South West Govs Hold Regional Security Forum

Ololade Adeyanju/

Worried about the growing spate of insecurity in the region, governors of the south west states have resolved to hold a regional security summit that will bring all critical stakeholders together to brainstorm on how to tackle the menace.

The governors took the decision at a meeting at the Ondo State Governor’s Lodge in Abuja today.

Speaking after the meeting, Ondo State governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, said the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission has been mandated to coordinate the summit.

“There is an urgent need to stem the growth of criminal activities and banditry in our region and as leaders, we must be proactive in our approach to addressing the issue,” Akeredolu said.

He also disclosed that a consulting firm, KPMG, has been contracted to review the tenure of the Group Managing Director of south west governments-owned Odu’a Investment Company Limited.

The meeting also unanimously adopted Akeredolu as the chairman of the South West Governors’ Forum.

The Forum resolved to reconvene at a later date for further deliberations.

Other governors at the meeting included, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi; Oyo State Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde and Osun State Governor, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola.

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