BY DAYO JOHNSON

AKURE—Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, has revealed that his resignation as Minister of Housing in the former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration without a specific political party to contest the governorship of Ondo State was borne out of his determination to make a difference in the lives of the people of the state.

The Governor, who stated this while declaring open the 28th annual national convention of Lions Club International where he was honoured with the Melvin Jones award, noted that he took the risk in the best interest of the masses of the state.

Dr Mimiko added that the mission was to make self sacrifice for the people, having suffered so long in the midst of plenty, expressing joy that the decision had made great impact on the lives of the people in the last three years.

According to him, the purpose of leadership is to render service to the people, noting that the philosophy of his administration and that of the Lions Club shared similarities in many areas.

He explained that his administration has bridged the gap between the poor and the rich in the areas of healthcare and education, thereby bringing governance closer to the people