Mimiko bags African Diaspora World Tourism Award
The giant stride on good governance and responsibility in governance being exhibited by Governor Olusegun Rahman Mimiko facilitated an Award for him from the organiser of the 1st African Diaspora World Tourism Awards held at Atlanta Airport Marriott hotel , yesterday April 27 , 2013 .The award which was packaged by AfricanDiaspora Tourism .com and AD king Foundation , Atlanta , Georgia attracted distinguished and accomplished diaspora from all over the world including .
According to Monica Kaufman Pearson, the anchor lady who had won 30 Emmys beating out Oprah Winfrey " Governor Mimiko of Ondo - state in Nigeria has maintained a commendable sense of responsibility and enviable mien in government which helped him in providing the essential facilities for his people . The Mare Mountain Climbing Competition which he initiated has cultivated honour and pride to his state and Nigeria "
Governor Mimiko was represented by Mrs Remi Duyile , his former Senior Special Assistant on Diaspora .
Also , two other Nigerian governors , Goodswill Akpabio ( infrastructure ) and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola ( Innovation)
Pix : Prince Nekan Olagbegi , an Owo prince who domiciled in Atlanta , Chief B Oye , President , Egbe Omo Yoruba Atlanta , Mrs Remi Duyile , the representative of Governor Mimiko receiving the Award from Dr Babs Onabanjo , President , AD King Foundation