Governors of the South-South geopolitical zone have resolved to build a stronger regional economic bloc focused on infrastructure connectivity, investment mobilisation, maritime development, industrialisation, and coordinated engagement with the Federal Government.
The resolution was reached on Monday at the South-South Governors’ Forum meeting held in Calabar, Cross River State.
In his opening remarks, chairman of the forum and Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, said despite the region’s enormous contribution to Nigeria’s economy, it could no longer afford fragmented approaches to inherently regional challenges.
He said, “We cannot afford to remain a region of meetings and communiqués. The decisions reached must translate into measurable progress.”
Diri called for actionable moves to reposition the region, stressing the need for coordinated action on infrastructure, transportation, security, environmental remediation and economic integration.
