Attah, Osoba, Shema, Mimiko, Saraki, Ohakim to Headline Inaugural Meeting of Former Governors’ Forum of Nigeria in Abuja
The Former Governors’ Forum of Nigeria (FGF) has formally announced that its inaugural meeting will hold this April in Abuja, marking a significant step toward institutionalizing the collective experience of former state executives as a strategic asset for national development.
In a statement issued by the National Coordinator of the Forum, Earl Osaro Onaiwu, ( He is a one time DG of the Nigerian Governors Forum)
the gathering is described as a historic convergence of former Governors who are all seasoned and tested leaders from all over the country committed to contributing meaningfully to governance, policy development, and national stability.
According to Onaiwu, the Forum is conceived as a non-partisan platform designed to harness the depth of experience, institutional knowledge, and leadership insight of former governors who have played critical roles in shaping Nigeria’s democratic journey.
“This inaugural meeting represents more than a formal gathering—it is the beginning of a structured national intervention. At a time when the country faces complex governance and developmental challenges, the need to draw from tested leadership and practical experience has never been more compelling,” he stated.
The event is expected to be headlined by an array of eminent statesmen whose contributions to governance and national development remain widely acknowledged, including:
Chief Victor Attah, respected statesman and former two-term Governor of Akwa Ibom State
Chief Olusegun Osoba, veteran journalist, administrator, and former two-term Governor of Ogun State
Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, respected technocrat, former Federal Minister, and former Governor of Ondo State and
Dr. Olusola Saraki, former Senate President and two-term Governor of Kwara State, others are Alhaji Ibrahim Shema, respected lawyer and former Governor of Katsina state and Chief Ikedi Ohakim, seasoned administrator and former Governor of Imo state.
Onaiwu noted that the presence of these distinguished leaders and many others underscores the credibility, seriousness, and national relevance of the Forum, as it positions itself as a credible advisory body capable of contributing to policy refinement, governance stability, and national unity.
He further emphasized that the Forum is not intended to function as a political bloc, but rather as a platform for constructive engagement—bridging past leadership experience with present governance needs.
“The Former Governors’ Forum of Nigeria is a deliberate effort to transform experience into impact. It is about continuity in leadership thinking, strengthening institutions, and ensuring that the lessons of governance are not lost but are instead applied to current and future challenges,” he added.
The inaugural meeting is expected to set the foundation for the Forum’s structure, define its strategic direction, and establish its role in national discourse.
The Former Governors’ Forum of Nigeria (FGF) reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth of democratic institutions and contributing to the advancement of a stable, united, and prosperous Nigeria.
