Olusegun mimiko biography for kids

Akeredolu and his deputy

Olusegun Mimiko's political career began at medical school in the University of Ife, where he was a member of the Students' Representatives Council and served as the public relations officer of the International Students' Association of the institution from to Olusegun Mimiko held this position till July , when he was appointed as the federal minister of housing and urban development.

Olusegun Mimiko challenged the outcome of the election in the courts in what turned out to be a two-year legal tussle that ended in him being declared the true winner of the governorship poll by a unanimous decision of the Tribunal Court, and the Court of Appeal in Olusegun Mimiko went on to win re-election in , beating his closest challenger, Olusola Oke of the People's Democratic Party.

Olusegun Mimiko received the nomination as the presidential candidate of the Zenith Labour Party in October On 14 November , Olusegun Mimiko announced that he was suspending his presidential campaign, a few days before the campaign season was formally opened. Olusegun Mimiko was a social commentator on national and global developments and a philanthropist.

Olusegun Mimiko then worked at the Nigerian Navy College, Onne, Port Harcourt before returning in , to the hospital as a medical officer. Olusegun Mimiko took up membership of the party after his return from the National Youth Service scheme. Olusegun Mimiko was involved in grassroots mobilization and served as a member of the Party's Disciplinary Committee.

Olusegun Mimiko facilitated the establishment of a Pharmacy Shop System under which hour pharmacy services were being provided in the main hospitals around the State. In , Olusegun Mimiko was prevailed upon by Adebayo Adefarati to shelve his gubernatorial ambition for Adefarati's governorship race. Olusegun Mimiko later stated that he supported Adefarati on the condition that Adefarati would run for one term.

Akeredolu former deputy

Olusegun Mimiko was appointed Commissioner for Health in the State, making it the second time he would hold the office. Olusegun Mimiko facilitated the delivery of health services to the innermost parts of Ondo State, providing thousands of rural dwellers with their real first contact with the government. On 7 November Olusegun Mimiko formally announced his intention to contest the governorship election on the platform of the Alliance for Democracy.

Olusegun Mimiko was perceived as crucial to the realisation of Agagu's ambition and an accord was struck with him, which political analysts believe was key to Agagu dislodging Adefarati in the elections.