The Ondo State Government, in collaboration with the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission, and Afenifere, will host the Federal Government/Southwest Citizen-Government Engagement Summit on Wednesday and Thursday, October 29–30, 2025.

The summit, themed “Strengthening Democracy Through Dialogue: Assessing Progress, Charting the Future,” will hold at the International Conference Centre (The Dome), Akure.

The event aims to provide a platform for citizens and government representatives to engage in constructive dialogue on key issues affecting the Southwest region.

According to the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee and Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti, all preparations have been completed to host delegates from the six states of the Southwest region.

Fasoranti said the event will feature six thematic sessions, including Fiscal Reforms and National Planning, Economic Development and Job Creation, Social Services and Social Development, Infrastructure and Transportation, Human Capital Development, and Security and Governance.

Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, will serve as the Chief Host of the summit.

Participants will include Southwest governors, ministers and federal appointees of Southwest origin, federal legislators, traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil society organisations, private sector players, youth and student bodies, women’s groups, and other key stakeholders across the region.

The two-day summit is expected to foster collaboration and promote sustainable development in the Southwest region. (Nigerian Tribune)