Edo AG Joins Call for National Unity at Southern Summit
The Southern Summit of former Legislators has held in Abeokuta, Ogun State, bringing together prominent stakeholders to strengthen national unity with he Edo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Samson Osagie,who is a former Member and Minority Whip of the House of Representatives, was among the notable attendees.
The Southern Submit of Legislators which was convened by Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, CFR, former Speaker of the House of Representatives and current Chief of Staff to the President, had the theme “National Unity – Bedrock for National Development.” with Stakeholders deliberating on pressing national issues, commending the Federal Government’s initiatives aimed at addressing insecurity and implementing economic reforms.
The Edo Attorney General , who is also the Coordinator of the Edo State Chapter of the Nigerian Forum of Former Legislators and Chairman of the Communiqué Committee, presented the summit’s communiqué.
In his presentation, he harped on the importance of collective effort, national unity, and consistent policy implementation, noting that these efforts would promote national stability and prosperity.
Also present, were the Edo State delegation to the conference which included former Deputy Governors Dr. Pius Odubu and Hon. Philip Shuaibu,
Others include, Hon Gabriel Oiboh, Hon Razaq Bello-Osagie, Hon Nosakhare Osahon, Hon Dr Patrick Ikhariale, Hon Abass Braimah, Hon Abdul Oroh, Hon Friday Itulah, Hon Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, Hon Johnson Oghuma, Hon Edoror Victor, amongst others
Various participants advocated for national support for the rotational presidency agreement, reaffirming their commitment to collaborative leadership and equitable power sharing among Nigeria’s regions.
Similarly, stakeholders, including former federal and state lawmakers from across the country, pledged their commitment to unity and cooperation and charted a course for a more stable and prosperous Nigeria, with emphasis on the power of collective action in driving national progress.
The Summit resolved to support President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, GCFR, for a second term and to support the North in producing the President of the country from 2031.
Clementina Agweda
Public Relations Officer
Ministry of Justice