South-west governors set up joint security surveillance 

In order to guard against insecurity and checkmate the activities of ISWAP invading the South West region, the South West Governors Forum has set up a Joint Security Surveillance to coordinate security activities in the region.

The six governors of the region who met in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, behind closed doors for about four hours, stated in the communique issued at end of the meeting  read by the Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu who is the Chairman of the forum.

The meeting which was attended by all the six South West States, Seyi Makinde,( Oyo) State,Dapo Abiodun,(Ogun}, Biodun Oyebamiji(Ekiti), Senator Demola Adeleke(Osun) and Lucky Ayedatiwa( Ondo)

The Forum agreed  to establish a Joint Surveillance Monitoring Team to oversee and coordinate security efforts across the South West region. 

It noted that as part of its resolution, the Forum has committed to in deploying advanced technology, including aerial surveillance systems to enhance security operations. 

“Additionally, the Forum resolved its Special Advisers on Security collaborates on intelligence gathering and sharing between State security agencies, local security networks, and federal law enforcement authorities among South West States. 

The forum while acknowledging the threat posed by ISWAP activities in parts of the South West, it  strongly condemns any threat to the region’s security.

 It therefore encourages enhanced collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and local security outfits, urging them to remain vigilant. The Forum also commits to taking necessary actions to counter the threats.

Sanwo-Olu  said the forum  also commended  

 President Bola Tinubu for the economic stability and improvements recorded across the nation, particularly in the sustained supply and distribution of petroleum products and the stabilization of the exchange rate. 

The  South West Forum urges citizens to continue to  support the President’s efforts to strengthen the economy and improve the overall well-being of Nigerians. 

The Forum applauded the Federal Government for the successful implementation of the Student Loan Scheme under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), which has benefited South West students in tertiary institutions. It encourages all eligible students in the region to take full advantage of this initiative to access higher education, vocational training, and skills acquisition programs.

The Forum also acknowledged the efforts of Odu’a Investment Company Ltd. in efficiently managing joint assets of the South West region over the past five years.

” It also commends the company’s Board and Management for the ongoing redevelopment of Premier Hotel in Ibadan, Oyo State, and the proposed redevelopment of the Lagos Airport Hotel in Lagos State.

 “Furthermore, the Forum applauds Odu’a Investment Company’s proposed investments in other key sectors of the economy, aimed at driving sustainable economic growth and development across the South West region.”