Southwest Summit 2025
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South-West Stakeholders’ Dialogue: Lagos APC applauds regional cooperation, lauds Tinubu’s visionary legacy
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated political, traditional, and thought leaders from the South-West region for demonstrating renewed unity and cooperation during the recently concluded South-West Stakeholders’ Dialogue. In a statement issued on Friday, the party’s spokesman, Seye Oladejo, described the convergence as a historic show of understanding and progressivism, saying it reaffirmed the…
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FG driving sweeping reforms to stabilise power sector, says Power Minister
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Minister of Power, Chief Bayo Adelabu, has said the Federal Government is implementing major reforms to reposition Nigeria’s power sector for growth and stability. Speaking at the South West Summit, the minister said the reforms were anchored on legislation, policy reforms, infrastructure development, energy transition and local content. He said the Electricity Act 2023 marked…
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FG reaffirms commitment to market-driven growth, inclusive prosperity
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to disciplined fiscal reforms, transparency, and private-sector-driven growth under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking in Akure on Wednesday at the South West Stakeholders Dialogue, the Minister noted that the removal of fuel subsidies and foreign-exchange reforms have strengthened…
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Ladigbolu backs Tinubu’s reforms, urges Nigerians to endure for prosperity
By Boye Oyeyemi – Retired Archbishop Ayo Ladigbolu has expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, urging Nigerians to endure the current hardship as the country transitions from adversity to prosperity. Speaking at the Southwest Stakeholders Dialogue in Akure, Ladigbolu said the nation was paying the price for years of dependence on subsidies and unproductive economic practices. He…
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Southwest generated over half of Nigeria’s N13bn mining revenue—Dele Alake
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has announced that Nigeria’s mining sector generated over N13 billion in revenue between January and September 2025, with the Southwest region contributing the largest share. Speaking at the Southwest Stakeholders Dialogue held in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Thursday, Alake disclosed that the region accounted for…
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South-West Development Commission to complement states’ efforts — MD
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Managing Director of the South-West Development Commission (SWDC), Dr Charles Akinola, has said the commission will complement the efforts of state governments in driving regional development. Akinola spoke in Akure during the South-West stakeholders’ dialogue organised by Afenifere, the DAWN Commission, and South-West governors. “This is exactly the kind of thing that the South-West Development…
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Southwest Leaders unite in Akure, push for true federalism, devolution of powers
Southwest governors, traditional rulers, ministers and regional leaders on Wednesday converged in Akure, Ondo State, to push for devolution of powers, true federalism and renewed cooperation among states in the region. The meeting, tagged Southwest Leaders’ Dialogue, was held in Akure, with the theme, “Strengthening Democracy Through Dialogue: Assessing Progress, Charting the Future.” In his address, the Chief Host and…
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Fasoranti urges Southwest governors to share ideas, shun politics for regional progress
The Leader of the Yoruba Socio-Cultural group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has urged governors to prioritise collaboration over politics, adding that successful ideas should be shared across states to improve governance in the Southwest region. Pa Fasoranti made the call at a meeting, tagged Southwest Leaders’ Dialogue held in Akure, with the theme, “Strengthening Democracy Through Dialogue: Assessing Progress, Charting…
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Akande seeks true federalism, hails Tinubu’s restructuring
By Boye Oyeyemi – Former Interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, has called for purposeful restructuring to restore genuine federalism and ensure equal opportunities for national development. Speaking at the Southwest Summit held at The Dome, Akure, Akande said Nigeria is undergoing a quiet but profound restructuring under President Bola Tinubu through regional empowerment…
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Femi Awoyemi challenges Southwest region to pool resources for mega projects
A financial expert, the Chairman/Founder Proshare LLC, Mr. Femi Awoyemi on Wednesday challenged Southwest region to pool resources for mega projects, stressing on the securing legislative alignment needed to harmonise laws across states for land, transport, and investment. He revealed that the estimated south-west region budget stood at N6.6 trillion. Awoyemi in his keynote address at the Southwest Development…
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