President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with former governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo state on his 70th birthday and rejoiced with him for attaining the biblical milestone of three scores and 10.
According to a statement issued on Friday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), the president, in unison with family, friends, and associates, expressed gratitude to God for preserving the life of the esteemed medical doctor, who is fondly called Iroko.
He recalled Mimiko’s activism as a student union leader and his struggle with like minds to retrieve his mandate from usurpers in 2009, which inspired similar struggles.
According to President Tinubu, Dr Mimiko’s contributions to his state and the nation as a commissioner for health at two different times, as minister of housing, secretary to the Ondo State Government, and governor from 2009 to 2017, are deeply appreciated.
President Tinubu commended Mimiko’s achievements as a political leader and trailblazer.
He was the first governor produced by the Labour Party, the statement recalled.
Tinubu observed that Mimiko’s sacrifices and leadership style have earned him recognition as a grassroots, people-oriented leader.
The president prayed that almighty God will continue to grant the former governor wisdom and good health.
He hopes Mimiko will actively participate in Nigeria’s development and contribute to its prosperous future.
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