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South South Govs to engage Tinubu on critical infrastructure deficiencies

The six governors in the South South geopolitical zone of Nigeria have resolved to interface with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on critical regional concerns, particularly on infrastructure and environmental development. The governors converged in the Cross River State Government House in Calabar on Monday, where they conferred on several sociopolitical, economic and political issues besetting the…

South South Govs to engage Tinubu on critical infrastructure deficiencies

The six governors from Nigeria's South South geopolitical zone have agreed to meet with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to discuss pressing regional matters, with a focus on infrastructure and environmental development. Gathering in Calabar, Cross River State, on Monday, they deliberated on various socio-political, economic, and political challenges plaguing the region.

The governors emphasized the need for rehabilitation and modernization of critical infrastructure, including the seaports at Calabar, Port Harcourt, and Warri, as well as the development of regional rail systems. They also highlighted the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as a key strategic priority, underscoring the economic opportunities it presents.

In a communique, the governors from Akwa Ibom, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, and Cross River State reaffirmed their support for Tinubu's re-election in the 2027 presidential election.

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