Governors Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and Seyi Makinde of Oyo State have agreed to work together to address rising food insecurity and security threats along their shared borders.
The closed-door meeting was held on Tuesday at the Oyo State Government House in Ibadan.
Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Governor Abiodun said the partnership aims to revive the legacy of the old Western Region, with a strong focus on agriculture and regional development.
He explained that Ogun and Oyo share similar land types and farming potential, making it easy for them to adopt a joint agricultural strategy. “Our states are neighbours with similar ecological features. We can lead a regional food plan that encourages us to grow what we eat and eat what we grow,” Abiodun said.
Both governors agreed to boost local food production, modernise farming through mechanisation, and improve rural infrastructure such as feeder roads and irrigation systems. They also plan to align agricultural policies for better results.
On security, the governors praised the Southwest Security Network, also known as Amotekun, for helping maintain peace in the region by providing intelligence and supporting other security agencies.
The new partnership is expected to strengthen food systems, improve the economy of rural communities, and enhance security across the Ogun-Oyo border areas.
