Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State has rewarded Dr. Oladotun Olalusi, an indigene of the state, with a new car for emerging best medical student.

Governor Mimiko made the presentation at a ceremony at the State Cultural Centre, Akure, tagged Celebration of Excellence.

The event was held in honour of pupils and students of the state’s primary and secondary schools for their outstanding performances in the various examinations conducted in the state, including national and international competitions.

At the event, Mimiko announced a prize of a brand new car for Dr. Olalusi for emerging the best medical student at the Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, in 2013 and cash rewards to the best teacher and second best teacher in Nigeria, both from Ondo State, with other awardees who got cash rewards ranging between N250,000 and N100,000.

Governor Mimiko, who was elated at the outstanding performances of the recipients, reiterated his administration’s determination to invest in education as the bedrock of developmet, saying no nation can develop beyond the level of the enlightenment of her citizenry.