Gov Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has congratulated former Gov. Olusegun Mimiko on the occasion of his 70th birthday, describing him as an exceptional leader.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mimiko was a former governor of Ondo State from 2009 to 2017.
Aiyedatiwa, in his congratulatory message signed by his Spokesperson, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan, and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Akure, hailed Mimiko’s contributions to the development of the state.
The governor also described the former governor as an inspiration to the upcoming generation.
“On behalf of the good people and government of Ondo State, I congratulate former Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, on the auspicious occasion of his 70th birthday.
“Mimiko, aside being a predecessor and the longest serving governor of the state, is an exceptional leader and a statesman, whose contributions to the development of the State especially in the health sector, remains indelible.
“I celebrate him as a living inspiration and a remarkable individual whose leadership and legacy continue to make a difference.
“It is my fervent prayer that the good Lord will continue to keep him in sound health,” Aiyedatiwa said. (NAN)
