Governors of South-West states have adopted the decision by the National Economic Council on forest ownership and management across the country.

The decision was reached at a security meeting attended by the governors, traditional rulers and security chiefs at the Oyo State Government House in Ibadan.

The Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, Governor ROTIMI AKEREDOLU of Ondo State, told newsmen that in line with the position of NEC, all the states should be in charge of their forests.

They also agreed that stronger measures must be taken to tighten security around border areas to stop the incursion of foreign herdsmen.