S’South Govs Mull Regional Economic Powerhouse

THISDAYLIVE | 08-09-2026 04:00am |

Governors of Nigeria's South-South region have agreed to form a stronger economic bloc focused on infrastructure, investment, maritime development, and industrialization. The resolution was part of a communiqué issued after their meeting in Calabar, Cross River State, chaired by Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri. Key priorities include rail development, seaport rehabilitation, and leveraging the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, with plans to engage President Bola Tinubu on regional concerns.

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