Olusegun Rahman Mimiko
Former Governor, Ondo State
Peoples Democratic Party Ondo State
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Olusegun Rahman Mimiko is a Nigerian medical doctor, politician, and two-term Governor of Ondo State. Known widely as “Iroko,” Mimiko is the first governor in Nigeria to be elected on the platform of the Labour Party, winning in 2009 after a landmark electoral tribunal case. His administration was notable for reforms in maternal and child healthcare, urban renewal, and education. A grassroots politician, Mimiko remains influential in Ondo State politics and nationally as a strong voice for social democracy.
Education
- St. Joseph’s College, Ondo — Secondary School Certificate
- University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) — MBBS, Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (1980)
Professional Background
- Medical doctor, trained at the University of Ife
- Established a successful medical practice before joining politics
- Served as Commissioner for Health, Ondo State
- Federal Minister of Housing and Urban Development (2003–2005)
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