Governors of the South West have resolved to establish a joint surveillance team to tackle rising insecurity in the region.
The governors, under the aegis of the South West Governors’ Forum, made the resolution during a meeting held at the Lagos State House in Alausa, Ikeja on Thursday.
Governors at the meeting included Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Ademola Adeleke (Osun), Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), and Dapo Abiodun (Ogun).
They also agreed to establish joint food hubs to address the growing food inflation and associated challenges and engender regional security.
The Chairman of the forum and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced the resolutions while reading the communiqué issued at the end of the meeting.
Sanwo-Olu said the move is a direct response to the emerging threats of insecurity, which he noted are inimical to the peace and stability of the South West.
Sanwo-Olu said, “The forum agreed to appoint special advisors on security in each state and to establish a joint surveillance monitoring team which we believe will oversee and coordinate security efforts across the region.
“And as part of the resolution, the forum has committed to deploying advanced technology, including area surveillance systems that will enhance security operations.
“Additionally, the forum resolved to strengthen intelligence gathering by fostering a collaboration between our state security operatives, local security networks and of course the federal enforcement authorities.”
