Governors of the South-West are meeting in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, over the security situation in the region.
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.
Our correspondent 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 newsmen on Monday afternoon.
Olanrewaju, in a brief telephone conversation with reporters, 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.”