Faduyile Celebrates Mimiko at 72, Hails His Legacy in Ondo Governance

By Kuye Babatunde

Ondo South Senator, Distinguished Senator Prof. Dayo Faduyile, OON, has congratulated former Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Rahman Mimiko, on his 72nd birthday, describing him as an accomplished medical doctor, an astute statesman and a distinguished son of Ondo State whose contributions to governance remain significant.

Faduyile conveyed his goodwill message on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at an event tagged “Dr. Mimiko’s 72nd Birthday and Conversation: An Evening of Reflection, Celebration and Mentorship,” held at the Abuja Continental Hotel.

In his address, the senator commended Mimiko’s record of public service, highlighting his career as Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and two-term governor of Ondo State from 2009 to 2017.

He described the former governor as a politician of repute whose years in public office demonstrated a commitment to public service and the development of the state.

According to Faduyile, Mimiko’s administration left notable marks in healthcare delivery, education, urban renewal, and maternal and child healthcare, which he said brought recognition and honour to Ondo State.

The senator further observed that at 72, Mimiko remained vibrant and full of life, describing him as a reservoir of wisdom, experience and commitment to the development of Ondo State and Nigeria.

“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 keeps you to see many more decades in good health,” Faduyile said.