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  • PDP left us with N220bn debt – Ondo gov

    PDP left us with N220bn debt – Ondo gov

    The Ondo State Government on Monday declared that it had reduced the debt inherited from the immediate past administration of the Peoples Democratic Party, by 50 per cent.

    The government also disclosed that the Dr Olusegun Mimiko-led Peoples Democratic Party administration left a sum of N220 billion debt

    The state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Donald Ojogo stated this while featuring on programme on Channels Television on Monday.

    According to the statement, the current administration had also jerked the Internally Generated Revenue of the state from the N700 million inherited from the PDP administration to over N1 billion monthly.

    He said Akeredolu’s administration signed a pact with the people of the state to ensure all-round development in the three senatorial districts of the state and had not been relenting in its efforts to use industrialization to drive the fortunes of the state, particularly on improved IGR.

    He also explained that the N30 billion bond which the state sought would be used in line with extant financial provisions.

    He said, “Our resolve as a government is that by the time we leave office in the next five years, I said in the next five years because Mr. Governor is going to recontest and win by God’s grace, we hope to leave the government without debt for the incoming administration after our two terms.

    “The PDP will not deny the fact that we are constructing a flyover in Ore, we have leveled up a hill in Ikare and made it dual carriageway, we are changing the face of Akure with massive infrastructure.”

    Meanwhile, the chairman of the All Progressives Congress in the state, Engr. Ade Adetimehin, has expressed confidence that the party will excel in all the political contests coming up later in the year, especially the governorship election.

     

  • Ex-Ondo gov, Mimiko loses mother

    Ex-Ondo gov, Mimiko loses mother

    …Akeredolu mourns

    Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has commiserated with his predecessor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, over the demise of his mother, Alhaja Muyinat Mimiko.

    Alhaja Mimiko died in the early hours of Saturday in her hometown, Ondo at the age of 88. She died in her sleep at the residence of her son where she lived till her demise.

    Akeredolu, in a statement made available to newsmen by Mr Donald Ojogo, the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, on Saturday in Akure, described her death as “a personal loss.”

    “With a deep sense of loss, Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on behalf of the government and the good people of Ondo State, shares this moment of loss with his school mate, a friend of decades and immediate predecessor in office. Mr Governor considers mama’s exit a personal loss.

    “Undoubtedly, her exit has created an irreplaceable vacuum in the family and her immediate environment.

    “Nonetheless, our collective sense of fulfillment lies in the comfort of mama’s hard work, high moral standards, discipline as well as prayers for her children.

    “The government of Ondo State is particularly enthralled by the exploits of one of her sons, Olusegun, the former governor, whose shrewd intervention in the critical health sector is now a reference point.

    “While appreciating God’s benevolence and grace of age on mama, our prayers are with the children and the entire family during this period of grief and personal loss of their beloved mother,” the statement said.

  • Mimiko Senate bid: “We will give you 100 percent of our votes” Seriki Hausa Community Ondo

    Mimiko Senate bid: “We will give you 100 percent of our votes” Seriki Hausa Community Ondo

    The Seriki Hausa Community in Ondo City, Ondo State, Alhaji Abdulsalami Yusuf, has promised that the entire Hausa Community in Ondo will give maximum support to the former Governor of Ondo state and candidate of the Zenith Labour Party for Ondo Central Senatorial District in the 2019 elections, Dr Olusegun Mimiko.

    Yusuf made the pledge while the Hausa community was hosting Mimiko in Ondo City on Wednesday.

    According to him; “Mimiko has performed excellently in almost every sector and we are beneficiaries of those novel and impactful initiatives”

    The Seriki said it is on record that Mimiko ran an inclusive government that accommodated all the ethnic nationalities in Ondo state.

    “The Hausa Community, Ebira, Igbo and all others enjoyed his good works and were given the special recognition by appointing people from these communities as Special Assistants to ensure seamless relationship between the government and non-indigenes” he said.

    Yusuf also enumerated a few of Mimiko’s acheivements that he said benefited everyone irrespective of ethnic, religious and political affiliations.

    “My daughter had her baby at one of the Mother and Child Hospitals, successfully and free of charge. I can continue to mention the trauma centre which is the first of its kind around here, the dome in Akure, mechanic village, the modern abattoir among others. We will give you 100 percent of votes from the Hausa community” said Yusuf.

    He captured, in his speech, the relationship between the incumbent House of Representatives member for Ondo East/West, Joseph Akinlaja, and the community as one that has been fruitful.

    In his reaction, Mimiko appreciated him for his exemplary leadership and the community, for maintaining peace all through the years.

    “I am happy with the relationship between the Hausa community and Ondo residents, Christians and Muslims. The peaceful coexistence has become a benchmark for other states and cities across Nigeria. As Governor, we created a system that worked for all so that peace can continue to reign in our towns and cities” he said.

    He took his time to interact with them by enumerating his Manifestoes for Nigerians and the people of Ondo Central Senatorial District, if elected Senator. He said a single law that affect million of lives positively especially in the area of human capital development.

  • Mimiko withdraws from Presidential race, to run for senate

    Mimiko withdraws from Presidential race, to run for senate

    – Adegbenro Steps Down, Says Mimiko is a Better Candidate

    Presidential candidate of the Zenith Labour Party and a two term governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko has backed out of the 2019 Presidential race.

    Mimiko announced his withdrawal from the race while meeting with the party faithful from the 18 Local Government Areas of Ondo state and some national leaders of the party, in Ondo, on Thursday.

    “I took the decision in the ultimate interest of our party, the Zenith Labour Party,” the former Governor said at the meeting.

    Instead, Mimiko said at the meeting that he would now be running as the candidate of the ZLP for Ondo Central Senatorial district in next year’s election.

    Since declaring his intention to run for President, Mimiko has enjoyed massive support from different groups across the country.

    Meanwhile the ZLP candidate for Ondo Central Senatorial district, Engr. Gboye Adegbenro has stepped down for Mimiko.

    Adegbenro, a former commissioner for Works under the Mimiko’s administration, said in a statement on Thursday that he is stepping down for Mimiko “in the interest of the Zenith Labour Party and our dear state.”

    He added that “I am convinced that the candidacy of our leader, the former governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, will better serve the interest of the district now and the overall goal of the south west. Mimiko is a Better Candidate whose national and international exposure and achievements as a two-term Governor, will further add value to the state and the country at large.

    While appreciating his constituents, followers and party leaders who have been with him all through the processes that culminated into taking the decision, Adegbenro said “I remain a firm believer and supporter of my brother and leader, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, who invited me into partisan politics and who has always provided selfless leadership.”

    Mimiko did not disclose if his party would be supporting any of the major presidential candidates in the 2019 presidential race.

  • 2019: Duke, Mimiko’s NYSC certificates ‘missing’ from submitted credentials

    2019: Duke, Mimiko’s NYSC certificates ‘missing’ from submitted credentials

    Details emerged on Friday, that, of the 79 candidates vying for the 2019 presidential election, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificates of ex-Governor Donald Duke (Social Democratic Party) and Dr. Olusegun Mimiko (Zenith Labour Party) were “missing” from their credentials.
    The aspirants were silent on their participation in the NYSC scheme.
    However, Duke, in his nomination form, admitted that he “attended the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he obtained a law degree in 1982 and the Nigerian Law School and was called to the Bar in 1983.
     
    “He attended the University of Pennsylvania in the United States from 1983 to 1984 where he obtained a Master of Laws (LLM).”
     
    Like Duke, Mimiko was silent on his NYSC career and efforts to reach him via his mobile line on his nomination form were unsuccessful.
     
    It was not immediately clear if the fault was from INEC or the candidates did not participate in the scheme.
     
    Also, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Party of Nigeria (PPN) and and former Chief Security Officer (CSO) to late Gen. Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (rtd) claimed that his credentials are still with the Nigerian Army.
     
    Reacting to an applicant’s query about his ‘missing’ credentials, Al-Mustapha said in his nomination form: “My entire personal documents including my certificates and awards were taken away by the then government in 1998. Formal complaints were registered before High Court of Lagos (2000-2001) and Federal High Court 3(Lagos Division)-2004-2007 but the government refused to obey court orders till today.
     
    “However, Nigerian Army (my employer-1983 -2013) is in custody of the certificates this applicant is asking of.
     
    “I was a victim of persecution for 15 years (1998-2013 over trump up charges. I was however exonerated and freed of the wanton charges vide Court of Appeal ruling: “Major Hamza Al-Mustapha v, The State CA/L/469a/ 2012”-Judgment delivered on 12th July 2013.
     
    Al-Mustapha’s narration bears resemblance to that given by incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who claimed that his certificates were with the military in a 2014 affidavit attached to his presidential nomination form.
     
    Further findings revealed that a total of 79 aspirants including President Buhari, ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-World Bank Vice President, Oby Ezekwesili, Al-Mustapha, Duke, Mimiko, and two former Deputy Governors (DGs)of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Obadiah Mailafia (African Democratic Congress) and Kingsley Moghalu (Young Progressive Party), are in the list of aspirants for the 2019 presidential election.
     
    Also, there are four women seeking to be president in 2019 including Oby Ezekwesili; the others are Angela Johnson (Alliance for United Nigeria); Mercy Olufunmilayo Adesanya-Davies (Mass Action Joint Alliance); and Hajia Rabia Yasai Hassan Cengiz (NAC party).
     
    Out of 89 political parties fielding candidates for 2019 general elections, 10 parties have opted out of the presidential contest. The parties are APN, LPN, MDP, NGA, PDC, PDM, PPP, PRP, UPP and YP.
     
    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) also clarified, last night, that, 6, 351 candidates will vie for 109 seats in the Senate and 360 seats in the House of Representatives.
     
    In the wake of INEC’s disclosure, Nigerians trooped to the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, to verify the list of presidential candidates and their credentials in line with the claims and objections allowed by the Electoral Act.
     
    The electorate defied the scorching sun to go through the list pasted on the gate of INEC office.
     
    The list of the presidential candidates include Angela Johnson (Alliance for United Nigeria); Adetokunbo Olufela Durotoye (Alliance for New Nigeria); Habib Mohammed Gajo (Young Democratic Party); Isah Dansarki (Mass Movement of Nigeria); Atiku Abubakar (Peoples Democratic Party); Muhammadu Buhari (All Progressives Congress) Ahmed Buhari (Sustainable Nation Party); Ademola Babatunde Abidemi (NCMP); Eguzolugo Sunday Chikendu Chukwu (Justice Must Prevail Party); Omoyele Stephen Sowore (African Action Congress); Amb. Abah Lewis Eliagwu (Change Advocacy Party) ; Hamza Al-Mustapha (Peoples Party of Nigeria); Samuel Adesina Ayodele Fagbemi-Byran: (Kowa Party); Donald Duke (Social Democratic Party); Major Gen. John Wilson Terwase Gbor (All Grand Alliance Party); Oshawa Chukwudi John Kennedy (Rebuild Nigeria Party); Nsehe Nseobong (Restoration Party of Nigeria); Yabagi Yusuf Sani (ADP); Mercy Olufunmilayo Adesanya-Davies (Mass Action Joint Alliance); Nwachukwu Chucks Nwabukwu (All Grassroots Alliance).
     
    Others Asukwo Mendie Archibong (Nigeria for Democracy party); Usman Zaki Muhammad (Labour Party); Shittu Muhammed Kabir (Advance Peoples Democratic Party); Frank Ukonga (D.A party); Babatunde Ositelu (Accord party); Ikeagwuonu Obinna Uchechukwu (Action Peoples party); Tope Kolade Fasua (Abundant Nigeria Renewal party); Hajia Rabia Yasai Hassan Cengiz (NAC party); Moses Godia Shipi (All Blending party); Eke Sam Chukwuma (Green Party of Nigeria); Mark Emmanuel Audu (United Patriots); Hamisu Santuraki (Mega Party of Nigeria); Moses Ayibiowu (National Unity party); Nwokeafor Ikechukwu Ndubuisi (ACD); Ibrahim Aliyu Hassan (African Peoples Alliance); Donwubuya John A (Freedom and Justice Party); John Owoniyi Dara (Alliance of Social Democrats); Awosola Williams Olusola (Democratic Peoples Congress); Usman Ibrahim Alhaji (National Rescue Movement); Ojinka Geff Chizee (Coalition for Change); Inuwa Ahmed Sakil (Unity Party of Nigeria); Yusuf Mamman Dan-Tale (Allied Peoples Movement); Asiwaju Mashood Shittu (Alliance National Party); Kriz David (Libration Movement).
     
    Others in the race are Dr. Obadiah Mailafia (African Democratic Congress); Chief Nmenwa Godwin (AGAP); Chief Peter Ameh (Progressive Alliance); Isiaka Ishola Balogun (United Democratic Party); Chike Ukaegbu (Advanced Allied Party); Ize-Iyamu David Esosa (BNPP); Prof. Yusuf Ameh Obaje (Advanced Nigerian Democratic Party); Rahman Olusegun Mimiko (Zenith Labour Party); Rev. Christopher Okotie (Fresh Democratic Party); Ikechukwu Modestus Keke (New Nigeria Peoples Party); Dr. Yunusa Tanko (National Conscience Party); Dr. Obiageli Katryn Ezekwesili (Allied Congress Party of Nigeria); Ilongo John Chuks (Democratic Peoples Party) and Kingsley Bosah Chiedu Moghalu (Young Progressives Party).
     
     

  • Mimiko picks ZLP presidential ticket, vows to make Nigeria incubation hub for great ideas

    Mimiko picks ZLP presidential ticket, vows to make Nigeria incubation hub for great ideas

    Former governor of Ondo state, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, has on Sunday picked the presidential ticket of Zenith Labour Party.
    Mimiko, while delivering an acceptance speech as the candidate of ZLP, vowed to make Nigeria incubation hub of great ideas while also stressing that restructuring the Nigerian federation is a sure pathway to tackling several chalenges faced by the country.


    He made the remarks in his speech: ‘Making Of Nigeria An Incubation Hub For Great Ideas’ at Chelsea Hotel, Central Area, Abuja, where he was received by his supporters and top officials of ZLP.

    His words: “I am resolutely committed to a programme of restructuring the Nigerian federation.This is to afford every segment of the country the opportunity of development at its own pace’
    “Restructuring is a sure pathway to tackling the challenge of insecurity that has wracked virtually every part of our country especially the Northeast and the Middle Belt.”

    His speech in full:

    It is with gratitude to God, the leadership, and entire membership of our dynamic party that I accept my nomination as the candidate of our party for the 2019 presidential election- Mimiko #Iroko2019
    I commend the leadership of the party. They have done a marvelous job in ensuring successful conclusion of our candidate nomination process across the country- Mimiko #Iroko2019
    Once again, I accept the nomination to run for the office of president of Nigeria, and pledge that I would do everything in my power, and God being with us, to lead our party to victory in 2019- Mimiko #Iroko2019
    I am confident that with the social democratic ideological orientation of our party, and its pedigree, we will not have trouble convincing Nigerians why it is the preferred option for them in the elections of 2019- Mimiko #Iroko2019
    As a social democratic party, committed to the enduring principles of good governance, utilitarianism (the greatest good to the greatest number), and a restructured federal system for Nigeria- Mimiko #Iroko2019
    ZLP is set to capture the imagination of Nigerians, and lead the process of renewing our republic- Mimiko #Iroko2019
    I am resolutely committed to a programme of restructuring the Nigerian federation.This is to afford every segment of the country the opportunity of development at its own pace- Mimiko #Iroko2019
    …..and in such a manner that the age long beauty in competitive development would be fully tapped.- Mimiko #Iroko2019
    I am persuaded beyond any doubt that such would give vent to ‘that indomitable spirit of Nigerians, that spirit of accomplishment, which has made stars of individual Nigerians all over the world.’- Mimiko #Iroko2019
    In addition to all the good that it portends, restructuring is a sure pathway to tackling the challenge of insecurity that has wracked virtually every part of our country especially the Northeast and the Middle Belt- Mimiko #Iroko2019
    We are committed to doing the needful to put an end to this unfortunate evidence of governance failure in our country- Mimiko #Iroko2019
    Allied to this is our commitment to a programme of rebuilding the damaged landscape of the larger Middle Belt region, and the Northeast- Mimiko #Iroko2019
    We are determined to bringing the requisite competence, and clear headedness to the management of our reconomy, such that economic opportunities would be opened up to millions of Nigerians- Mimiko #Iroko2019
    …… in a manner that will take them off the poverty loop that has in more recent times so shamefully defined our country.
    We are committed to a programme of economic diversification that is deep in focus, and thorough in conception- Mimiko #Iroko2019
    We shall in this regard leverage upon the critical place of a strong, responsive, and responsible state that we must create, as the expansive space for private initiative in the economic development process is further consolidated- Mimiko #Iroko2019
    The place of our women and youths in the development narrative shall be deliberately enhanced and entrenched-Mimiko #Iroko2019
    The two constituencies not only constitute the largest proportion in our population demographics, studies over the years have been conclusive that women are the most vital catalyst of social development- Mimiko #Iroko2019
    We, therefore, will approach issues relating to youth and women development from this ideological as well as practical outlook on their criticality- Mimiko #Iroko2019
    With 91 registered political parties, and several of them fielding candidates in the upcoming presidential election, our duty as the flag bearer of our vibrant party, ZLP, is to bring to the attention of Nigerians those things that separate us from the pack- Mimiko #Iroko2019
    I say to my party members, we must not look down on our humble beginnings. We must focus, rather, on the size and weight of our ideas. We must focus on the purity of our ideological commitment- Mimiko #Iroko2019
    We must focus on our passion and compassion for the weak and the poor in society. We must focus on the clarity of our vision and thought that we bring to the fore for Nigerian as we go into the elections- Mimiko #Iroko2019
    Let no mistake be made, we shall be calling upon Nigerians to assess us on the basis of what we had done in the recent past with political power.-Mimiko #Iroko2019
    We shall juxtapose this with what our opponents have been able to do, as a critical element in helping Nigerians make up their minds about who deserves to be invested with power- Mimiko #Iroko2019
    It is with the confidence in the ability of Nigerians to make this existential decision in the 2019 elections that I go into the next phase in our struggle to save this country from extant division, poverty, and insecurity- Mimiko #Iroko2019
    We are out to disrupt settled assumptions, by focusing on our new ideological narratives that affect the people directly- Mimiko #Iroko2019
    As I said on September 13, ‘Nigeria has for so long been a graveyard of dreams. It is high time we made of it an incubation hub for great ideas! That time is NOW! It is why I am running for president- Mimiko #Iroko2019
    We are running Because we care!
    Because we care, we challenge the status quo!- Mimiko #Iroko2019
    Because we care, we challenge poverty!
    Because we care, we challenge insecurity!-Mimiko #Iroko2019
    Because we care, we challenge discrimination against women!
    Because we care, we challenge youth exclusion and despondency!- Mimiko #Iroko2019
    I thank our party, ZLP, and the leadership immensely, for considering me worthy to be our presidential candidate in the 2019 elections- Mimiko #Iroko2019

  • Photos: Aregbesola, Ajimobi, Mimiko, others join Pa Adebanjo in commeroration of his 90th birthday

    Governor Rauf Aregbesola, his counterparts in Oyo, Ajimobi and former Governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko among other influential Nigerians all converged on Ijebu-Igbo Ogun State to mark the 90th birthday of Chief Ayo Adebanjo.
    Other eminent Nigerians at the occasion include former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku; former governor of Ogun state Aremo Olusegun Osoba; Pastor Tunde Bakare of the Latter Rain Assembly; the daughter of late Premier of Western Region, Dr Tokunbo Awolowo-Dosunmu, President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief John Nnia Nwodo.
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  • Mimiko to speak at Yoruba youth lecture on restructuring, Thursday

    The immediate past Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko (CON), is to deliver the 2018 Yoruba Youth annual lecture scheduled to hold in Ibadan on Thursday February 1, 2018, a statement by his Special Adviser on New Media and Digital Communications, John Paul Akinduro has said.

    The former Governor is to speak on the theme ‘National Development, Restructuring and the Yoruba Nation,’ at the lecture scheduled for 10am on Thursday, at the Banquet Hall of the Premier Hotel in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

    Mimiko, according to the organizers, was selected as the Guest Speaker at this year’s lecture based on his strong commitment to the imperative and sustenance of all-inclusive exemplary and inspiring leadership qualities.

    The former Governor, since leaving office in 2017, has been mentoring various youth groups and delivering influential speeches at local and international events using his Ondo’s successful experience as a model of good governance.

  • Mimiko at Chatham House, advises FG to prioritize maternal healthcare

    The immediate past Governor of Ondo state, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, has advised the Nigerian Government to pay critical attention to the high rate of maternal mortality in the country.

    Mimiko gave the advise while speaking with newsmen, on Friday, at the Chatham House in London after delivering a paper on “Improving Access to Health Services for All” using his Ondo achievement in maternal and child health as a case study.

    The former Ondo governor said funding will never be adequate in any human setting but with the right kind of leadership, the country can drastically reduce maternal mortality, which is about 19 percent of global maternal deaths according to the World Bank.

    “We must call a major stakeholders’ meeting where there will be an agreement on a universal health package that every state in the country can afford, and create an eligibility criterion for those who build on it so that they can be rewarded accordingly and eventually we will get there. As we do this, we prioritize safe motherhood and child health” he said.

    Mimiko also took time to demonstrate how his administration as Governor of Ondo state midwived a functional and effective healthcare delivery system, which attracted local and international recognitions as a proven method of reducing maternal mortality particularly with the introduction of his homegrown initiatives such as Abiye (Safe motherhood) program, Agbebiye and Orirewa that crashed the maternal mortality indices in the state.

    The former governor charged Nigerian leaders at every level not to see only physical structures as achievement saying that quality healthcare for women is a great empowerment tool

    “Safe motherhood is a gender parity tool, every woman wants good life. They will be empowered if they can have access to quality health without catastrophic spending. What will eventually drive universal health coverage in Africa is the political will and that is what will generate passion and it the passion that will attract donors from around the world,” Mimiko stated.

    Also present at the event were Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El Rufai, Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole, stakeholders in the health sector from Nigeria and Africa who came to discuss how to optimize global opportunities in achieving Universal Health Coverage and Health Security in Nigeria.

  • Mimiko to Speak at Chatham House Event on Health

    Olusegun Mimiko, the immediate past Governor of Ondo State, will this Friday speak at the Chatham House Conference in London on “Primary Health Care Policy, Universal Health Coverage and Health
    Security in Nigeria: Optimising Global Opportunities and Partnership for Success.”

    Mimiko, whose tenure as governor of Ondo State witnessed massive reduction in infant and maternal mortality through the ‘Abiye Safe Motherhood’ programme, is to speak on “Improving Access to Health Services for All’ from his Ondo experience.

    It will be recalled that the former governor has since the expiration of his second term been involved in sharing his experience with major players in Universal Health Care at local and international fora.

    He has had speaking engagements at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, CSIS in Washington, the Chatham House, London and the Scientific Conference of the Association of Feto-Maternal Specialists of Nigeria, AFEMSON, in Lagos among many others.

    Mimiko will be joining high-level policymakers and government officials from Nigeria and global health partners and stakeholders from across the globe at the one-day event organized by the Chatham House Public Health Africa Policy Forum in conjunction with the Public Health Foundation of Nigeria and FPH UK.

    Apart from speaking at the event, Mimiko will also be on hand to “discuss the current policy landscape and offer viable solutions and also build collaborative partnerships in order to harness successful improvements in the Nigerian healthcare sector,” with other invited participants.