The 2025 Southern Summit of former legislators commenced on Saturday in Ogun State, Nigeria, with a gathering of notable figures from the country’s political landscape. The event, themed ‘National Unity: Bedrock of Nation Building’, is being held at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Kuto, Abeokuta, and has drawn attendance from prominent individuals such as Olufemi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, as well as ex-Senate President Ken Nnamani and Yakubu Dogara.
The summit, convened by Gbajabiamila, aims to provide a platform for former lawmakers to reunite, network, and discuss critical national issues. Other attendees include former Speaker Patricia Olubunmi Etteh, National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress Senator Ajibola Bashiru, and former Senate Leader Victor Ndoma Egba. Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Speaker Oludaisi Elemide are also in attendance.
In his opening remarks, Rahpeal Nnanna Igbokwe, the National Coordinator of the National Forum of Former Legislators, emphasized the importance of the summit in promoting peace, unity, and prosperity in the country. He called for greater cooperation between state governments and the federal government, stressing the need for collective efforts to address national challenges.
The summit provides an opportunity for former legislators to lend their voices to critical national issues and contribute to the development of the country. As a body, the National Forum of Former Legislators is committed to promoting peace, unity, and democracy in Nigeria. The event is expected to foster a sense of camaraderie among former lawmakers and facilitate discussions on key issues affecting the nation.
The gathering of these prominent figures underscores the significance of the summit in promoting national unity and development. With the presence of key stakeholders from the political sphere, the event is poised to yield meaningful outcomes that can contribute to the country’s growth and prosperity. As the summit progresses, it is expected that the discussions and resolutions reached will have a positive impact on the country’s trajectory, ultimately reinforcing the importance of national unity in nation-building.
