Top on the agenda of the meeting, it was gathered is the re-arrest of Nigeria separatist leader, Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra,IPOB, and recent attack on his counterpart, Sunday Igboho, popularly, called, “Sunday Igboho,” leader of Yoruba Nation agitation.

The meeting, which is a follow-up to the last one held in Asaba, Delta State on May 11, will also deliberate and review the state of the nation as it affects the geo-political zones.

Others represented by their deputies are: Edo State, Philip Shaibu and Ebonyi State, Dr. Eric Kelechi Igwe.

Members of the forum are being ushered in by the host, Governor, Bababjide Sanwo-Olu.

The parley is also expected to discuss issues bothering on insecurity, true federalism, open grazing, state police, restructuring, food security, among others.

It will also discuss the level of achievements of the resolutions arrived at the last meeting and chart the way forward.

The three Southern zones are faced with common challenges, ranging from worsening security, separatist agitation, socio-economic, open grazing, state police, restructuring, food security, among others.

The first time the Southern governors met was in 2001 in Lagos under the auspices of the former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju BolaTinubu.