By Precious Oluwole

Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji has congratulated former Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko on his 70th birthday.

In a statement issued by the Speaker on Thursday, he described Dr Mimiko as a quintessential Leader rare to come by.

He said “A bundle of progressivism and catalyst of progressive ideas that have translated to the development of Nigeria, Ondo state and indeed Ondo kingdom.

“You live your entire life for the betterment of humanity and in doing so have left an indelible footprint in the sand of time.

“I celebrate you today as you join the league of septuagenarians of our time.

“May it please God to grant you a longer life as you continue to impact humanity for better.