Mr Abiru promised that the forum would swing into action for the betterment of the southern region and Nigeria.
Mr Saidu commended the Cross River governor for his recent financial support to the Arewa community and urged him to keep the spirit of brotherhood.
James Manager (PDP-Delta), called for full disclosure of details of the bill, saying that the bill as presented only made provision for the title.
“There has never been a period that northerners live and enjoy business like during the current government of Lagos State,’’ he said.
“Now is the time for the presidency to rotate southwards again. We are prepared.”
Mr Shekarau said APC must be mindful of the perception to give some sense of belonging to all Nigerians.
As the 2023 general elections draw nearer, controversies have raged over zoning of presidency.
As of the time of filing this report, nine governors and seven deputy governors had arrived.
Former Governor Abdullahi Adamu of Nasarawa has described as “wishful thinking” the calls for the zoning of the presidency ahead of the 2023 election.
Mr Umahi said that ban on open grazing is to prevent destructions of farms common with herders walking their herds through peoples farms in southern Nigeria.
