Gbajabiamila, Nnamani, Dogara, and Other Former Lawmakers Gather in Ogun for Southern Summit

The Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Olufemi Gbajabiamila, alongside ex-Senate President Ken Nnamani and former Speaker Yakubu Dogara, joined several other southern lawmakers in Ogun State for the 2025 Southern Legislators’ Summit.

The summit, organized by Gbajabiamila, carried the theme “National Unity: Bedrock of Nation Building” and was hosted at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Kuto, Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State.

Prominent political figures at the event included former Speaker Patricia Olubunmi Etteh, the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Bashiru, and ex-Senate Leader Victor Ndoma Egba.

Also in attendance were Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Oludaisi Elemide, and other distinguished personalities.

During his opening remarks, the National Coordinator of the National Forum of Former Legislators (NFFL), Rapheal Nnanna Igbokwe, emphasized that the summit was designed as a platform for reunion, networking, and dialogue on key national concerns. He noted that the focus would be on fostering peace, unity, and sustainable development across Nigeria.

According to Igbokwe:

“It is a great honor to welcome all our delegates and invited guests to the 2025 Southern Summit of Former Legislators. This gathering offers another opportunity to reconnect, exchange ideas, and, most importantly, lend our voices to pressing national issues. As an organized body, we remain committed to promoting peace, strengthening democracy, and ensuring national prosperity.”

He further appealed for enhanced collaboration among state governments to complement the policies and efforts of the federal government.

The event marks another significant moment in Nigeria’s democratic journey, bringing together leaders who have contributed to shaping the country’s political history. With the summit’s emphasis on unity and nation-building, it reinforces the call for collective responsibility in addressing Nigeria’s challenges.