It seems like some people post because they want to feel among. They don't understand what the thread is about, they don't understand what they are responding to, they just want to post because other people are posting.
Nigeria: Resource Control Tops Agenda of Southern Governors Summit
11 MARCH 2002 This Day (Lagos) By Oma Djebah
Port Harcourt — The sixth quarterly summit of the 17 southern governors kicked off yesterday in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital with resource control and True Federalism topping the agenda.
By 7pm yesterday, no fewer than 10 of the 17 governors had arrived, throwing the oil city of Port-Harcourt into a carnival mood.
Nigeria: Owerri to Host Next Southern Governors' Summit
11 SEPTEMBER 2001 The Guardian (Lagos) By Tolu Olarewaju And Kola Alade
Ibadan — OWERRI, the Imo State capital is to host the fifth Southern Governors summit. The date, however, is yet to be determined
The two-day summit in Oyo State came to an end yesterday. Traditional drummers were on hand to bid state chief executives fare-well as they emerged from the council chambers, venue of the meeting.
Nigeria: Southern Governors Meet Again In Benin City On March 26
19 MARCH 2001 Vanguard (Lagos) By Jide Ajani, Political Editor
Lagos — Governors of the 17 southern states will between March 26 and 28 storm Benin City, the Edo State capital, for the third Southern Governors' Forum, Vanguard can reveal.
According to information available to Vanguard, the governors would, at the meeting, decide on how to tackle the federal government on the issue of revenue allocation.
Lagos — When Senator Bola Tinubu, Lagos State Governor, strolled out of the conference hall of the Nike Lake Resort Hotel after the second summit of the Southern Governors, 10 January, he expressed his approval of the resolutions reached at the summit. "I am elated about our resolution to establish state police," he told this magazine. "Security," he asserted, "is a right, not a privilege for the people". The Governor who is an advocate of state police argued that the present situation whereby security of the masses is solely entrusted to the federal police gives room for fraud, irregularity and abuse of power. The governors, according to Tinubu, would not allow the issue of state police to be sabotaged by any act of omission or commission. He said they were determined to pursue it to a logical conclusion.
The summit had in its nine-point communique endorsed by all the 17 Southern governors, resolved that a constitutional amendment empowering states to establish the state police be pursued.
Nigeria: The Inside Story Of Southern Governors Parley In Enugu
14 JANUARY 2001
OPINION By Jide Ajani
Lagos — It is not everyday that the executive governor of a state sits by his phone, calls his colleagues and extracts a commitment from them. But to host the Southern Governors Forum, it is increasingly becoming a ritual that every prospective host governor would have to go through.
It is necessary, and it will become more so as development gets stormier in the country. It was on the telephony note that the last lap of the preparations for the second in the series of the Southern governors' parley kicked off.
Nigeria: Lagos State Governor Justifies Meeting of Southern Governors
Panafrican News Agency (Dakar) By Segun Adeyemi
10 OCTOBER 2000
Lagos, Nigeria — Host Lagos Governor Bola Tinubu has justified Tuesday's maiden meeting of governors of the 17 states in southern Nigeria, saying such a gathering was necessary to strengthen the country's fledgling democracy.
In an apparent reference to criticism of such gathering as sectional and divisive, he said it should actually be encouraged and supported.
naptu2: The first meeting of the southern governors in the 4th Republic was held in Lagos in October 2000. The Southern Governors Summit was used to coordinate the fight for resource control and more importantly, the fight against the onshore/offshore dichotomy. It was also used to demand for devolution of powers (state police, etc.).
Offshore/Onshore Dichotomy.
The 1999 constitution stated that a percentage of mineral revenue that was derived from a state should be given to that state. It also stated that the National Assembly should meet to determine what the percentage would be, but it must not be less than 13%.
The Federal Government led by President Olusegun Obasanjo paid the states 13% of the revenue derived from minerals in their states. This was because the National Assembly did not set any percentage, so the Federal Government simply used the percentage that was mentioned in the constitution.
However, there was a problem.
The Federal Government stated that any mineral (that is, crude oil) that was found in the ocean, off the continental shelf of a state, belonged to the Federal Government and it would not pay any derivation funds to any state for it.
The states argued that they must have a share of the revenue from such minerals, regardless of the fact that they are in the ocean.
The battle was waged in the National Assembly and in the courts. State governments sued the Federal Government. The state governors were meeting to coordinate their strategy, but then there was a division. A few northern state governments took the side of the Federal Government and so the Southern governors then decided to coordinate their strategy through the Southern Governors Forum.
Politics crept in ahead of the 2007 elections and the Southern Governors Forum did not meet between 2005 and 2017. Their wives continued to hold meetings, but the Southern Governors Forum did not meet.
Until recently, the host governor usually acted as chairman and spokesman of the forum.
There are many reasons why I remember the Southern Governors Forum meetings of the early 2000s. Of course there's the fact that it was always in the news and I always know what's in the news. There's also the fact that it was one of the tools that was used to fight the onshore-offshore dichotomy battles (some people might have forgotten about that), but there's a very random reason why I remember the meetings. It's about a motorcade.
(Interestingly I'm still trying to find the time to complete my post about some motorcades that I saw in the early 1980s).
I was on Third Mainland Bridge and heading towards the Island when I saw a strange thing. It was a lone police motorcycle that had its siren on. This was quite strange. The only time that you'd see police motorcycles with their sirens blaring (at that time) was when they were leading a motorcade, yet here was a solitary police motorcycle with its sirens blaring. Most vehicles around simply ignored the motorcycle.
It was some time before even more police motorcycles went past. I was near the Adeniji Adele exit by this time. This made more sense. There were around 3 motorcycles and a pilot car was close behind them. Then I soon realised why everything initially seemed strange. There were around 4 governors (each in his official car), including the Lagos State governor, in that motorcade and it was longer than usual. All the vehicles on Ring Road had to park to allow them go past.
This occurred during one of the Southern Governors Forum meetings. It was only after I saw the plate numbers of the governors' cars that I remembered that I had read about the meeting in the newspapers.
I wish I could remember the year that this happened.
Today, I met with the State Security Council to take a closer look at our security situation and ensure we are responding with clarity and good judgment. Protecting the peace of Lagos is non-negotiable, I value the honest conversations around the table and the shared commitment to protecting the peace of our state.
I remain committed to the peace and security of lives and property of all Lagosians.
SOUTHERN GOVERNORS, TRADITIONAL RULERS MEET IN OGUN, ISSUE STRONG RESOLUTIONS ON SECURITY & GOVERNANCE
The Southern Governors’ Forum and the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council met on Wednesday, 26th November 2025, at the Governor’s Residence in Iperu-Remo, Ogun State, where they deliberated on critical issues of security, governance, economic stability, and regional cooperation.
The Forum reaffirmed its commitment to a united Nigeria and strengthened collaboration among Southern states. It commiserated with the President over the tragic loss of military personnel in Borno and recent abductions in Kebbi, Kwara, and Niger States, while praising the successful rescue operations that followed.
Members commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for stabilizing the economy; highlighting steady FX recovery, declining inflation, and reduced food prices; as well as for accelerating landmark infrastructure projects such as the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road and Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway. The Forum also welcomed the Renewed Hope Ward Initiative and the rehabilitation of Police and NSCDC training colleges.
The joint session with Southern traditional rulers emphasized the indispensable role of traditional institutions in intelligence gathering, peacebuilding, and community security. The Forum encouraged all states to formally include traditional rulers in security councils.
Security chiefs from the Army, Police, DSS, and NSCDC provided comprehensive regional briefings, leading to the following key resolutions:
1. Zonal Security Fund: Each geopolitical zone will establish a dedicated fund for joint security operations, with monthly coordination meetings of Security Advisers.
2. Modern Intelligence Infrastructure: States will jointly invest in communication and surveillance technologies to enable real-time security coordination across the South.
3. State Police: The Forum renewed its strong advocacy for constitutional approval of State Police.
4. Unified Resident Identification System: Member states will partner with NIMC to implement a harmonized resident ID system.
5. Strengthened Local Security Outfits: Regional and community security structures, including hunter groups and surveillance units, will receive increased logistics and equipment support.
6. Regulation of Land & Mining Activities: States will work with traditional rulers to control land allocation and curb illegal mining.
7. Support for Traditional Councils: Traditional councils will receive enhanced funding and operational support to deepen their role in governance and security.
In a show of unity, the Forum and the SNTRC passed a Vote of Confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reaffirming support for a Southern President as first declared in the 2021 Asaba Accord.
The Forum condemned attempts to sow division and assured citizens that Southern Nigeria remains united, peaceful, and committed to regional progress. It pledged continued collaboration with the Federal Government to advance peace, prosperity, and development across the South
Today, I joined my colleague Governors from the southern states at the Southern Governors’ Forum and the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council meeting, hosted by Governor Dapo Abiodun at his Residence in Iperu Remo, Ogun State.
It was a highly productive engagement, as we reflected on shared priorities and deliberated on matters essential to advancing the progress, unity and collective development of the Southern region.
We hosted the Joint Meeting of the Southern Governors’ Forum and the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council today in Iperu, where we met with our brother-Governors and esteemed traditional rulers to address key issues affecting Southern Nigeria. Our discussions focused on security, governance, economic stability, and strengthening regional collaboration.
We reaffirmed our commitment to a united and secure Nigeria and extended condolences to Mr. President over the recent losses in Borno, Kebbi, Kwara, and Niger States. We also expressed appreciation for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership in stabilizing the economy, reducing inflation, supporting security agencies, and driving landmark infrastructure projects.
Together, we adopted major resolutions, including the creation of a zonal security fund, improved intelligence-sharing systems, sustained advocacy for State Police, a unified resident identification programme, stronger regional security outfits, better land and mining governance, and enhanced support for traditional councils.
We joined the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council in passing a vote of confidence in Mr. President and restated our support for a Southern President in line with the Asaba Accord. We reassured all citizens that Southern Nigeria remains united, peaceful, and committed to working collaboratively for the progress and prosperity of our region and the entire country.
Southern Governors, Traditional Rulers Meet in Iperu, Adopt Key Resolutions on Security and Regional Cooperation
Southern governors and traditional rulers from across the South-West, South-East, and South-South converged in Iperu, Ogun State, on Wednesday for a joint meeting hosted by Governor @DapoAbiodunCON. The high-level gathering focused on strengthening regional security, deepening cooperation, and advancing shared development priorities.
In a statement issued after the meeting, Governor Abiodun said the forum reaffirmed its collective commitment to the unity, stability, and peace of Nigeria, while also addressing urgent challenges affecting the southern region. He noted that the governors and traditional rulers reviewed the security situation nationwide and extended their condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the recent loss of military personnel in Borno, as well as the mass abductions recorded in Kebbi, Kwara, and Niger States.
The participants commended President Tinubu for ongoing efforts to stabilize the economy, reduce inflation, rehabilitate security institutions, and deliver landmark infrastructure projects such as the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Road and the Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway.
At the end of deliberations, the forum adopted several resolutions, including the creation of a zonal security fund, the establishment of an enhanced intelligence-sharing framework, renewed advocacy for State Police, a unified resident identification programme, and stronger support for local and regional security outfits. Member states were also urged to work with traditional rulers to regulate land allocation and curb illegal mining activities posing security and environmental risks.
The governors and traditional rulers jointly passed a vote of confidence in President Tinubu, reaffirming the long-standing position of the southern region as captured in the 2021 Asaba Accord, which advocated for a President of Southern extraction.
Governor Abiodun stressed that Southern Nigeria remains united and committed to peaceful coexistence across religious and cultural lines. He added that the region would continue to work collaboratively with the Federal Government to promote peace, prosperity, and inclusive progress for all Nigerians.
Mrexcell: Nigerian media is very notorious in protecting the identity of criminals something u don't see in advanced countries.
It's got nothing to do with media and everything to do with the law and you see the same in advanced countries because everybody is presumed innocent until found guilty by a competent court.
ibedun: Who go take you seriously? Na everybody dey hate una
See what I mean? Who is una??
naptu2: I'm beginning to think that people should be made to take and pass a reading and comprehension test before they are allowed to become members of this forum.
This is my last post to you and your last post to me.
I'm beginning to think that people should be made to take and pass a reading and comprehension test before they are allowed to become members of this forum.
Politics › Re: Photos From Lagos State Security Council Meeting by naptu2(op): 8:13am On Nov 27, 2025
