Ondo South Senator, Prof. Dayo Faduyile, OON, has congratulated former Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Rahman Olusegun Mimiko on his 72nd birthday anniversary.
Faduyile described him as a distinguished son of Ondo State, an accomplished medical octor and an astute statesman.
This is contained in a statement signed by Faduyile’s aide, Steve Ovirih and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Okitipupa
Faduyile delivered agoodwill address at an event tagged “Dr.Mimiko’s 72nd Birthday And Conversation” – an evening of reflection, celebration and mentorship’ at Continental Hotel in Abuja.
According to Faduyile, Mimiko is a politician of repute whose public service record remains exemplary from his meritorious service as Secretary to the State Government (SSG) to his tenure as Honorable Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and his two -term administration as Governor of Ondo State from 2009 to 2017.
The Ondo South Senator said as Governor, Mimiko left indelible footprints in healthcare delivery, education, urban renewal and Mother and Child Care which set a benchmark in governance bringing honour to the Sunshine State.
“At 72, Mimiko remain young, bustling with life, vigour and zeal while remaining a reservoir of wisdom, experience and uncommon commitment to the development of the state and Nigeria at large.
“On behalf of my family and the good people of Ondo South, I congratulate you specially as you advance in the septuagenarian ladder with a heartfelt prayer that God keep you to see many more decades in good health.
“I join your family, friends, associates and well-wishers across the nation to celebrate you today and pray for many more years of enduring relevance,”Faduyile said.
He added that leadership is about mentoring and Mimiko laid good example of mentoring a horde of faithful followers among whom were the organizers of the colourful gathering, the Ondo Sunshine Network, who still remain loyal and committed to the leadership ideals of the celebrant.