Aiyedatiwa’s Special Adviser, Prof Simidele Odimayo Bags Sunshine State Achivers Award September 27
By Dupson Collins 16th September 2026
All roads lead to Ondo State Capital, Akure on the 27th of September, where the Special Adviser on Health to Ondo State Governor, Prof Simidele Odimayo would be conferred with the Sunshine State Achivers Award.
The ceremony would be held at the OSDPC Event Centre, IJapo Estate, Akure, on September 27, as part of the line up activities celebrating the 8th anniversary of the PATH NEWS Magazine and Sunshine State Achivers Award 2026 edition.
The program is expected to draw dignitaries from across the state and beyond, of which penciled down the erudite professor for the highest honor of DISTINGUISHED HEALTHCARE ACHIEVERS’ AWARD.
In the poll conducted by the Award Planning Committee, he beats others selected for the Health category of the award, having polled the highest votes cast.
In a Press Statement released by the Planning Committee, Prof Odimayo was overwhelmingly voted for based on his exemplary leadership and outstanding contributions to the healthcare service in Ondo State.
Part of the activities line up for the program includes public Lecture titled ” 2027:Poll: Godfathers, Money Politics And Electoral Violence In Nigeria: Effect on Free and Fair Elections” to be delivered by Prof Gbenga Abimbola of the Mass Communication Department of AAUA.
Launching of the Pathcare Leadership Foundation, Unveiling of Special Brochure, Award presentation among others side attractions will form part of the activities celebrating PATH @ 8 and the 2026 Sunshine State Achivers Award.
His Excellency, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, Governor of Ondo State is expected at the occasion as Chief Host and Special Guest of Honour.
The well celebrated Sunshine State Achivers Award would be chaired by Dr Thomas Wilson -Ikubese, the CMD of Skye Hospital and former Presidential Aspirant, and co-chaired by Chief Akindele Omole, the Bobaselu of Odigbo Kingdom, Otunba Benji Oloye is the Chief Launcher.
All prominent personalities expected at the event include APC State Chairman, Hon Kolawole Babatunde, Sir Olusegun Odusola, Head of Service, Prof Bayo Ilawole, Permanent Secretary, Ondo State Local Government Service Commission, Comrade Fredrick Akinrinlola, NULGE President Ondo State,, CEO/DG of OSRC Media Group, Mr Kenneth Odusola -Stevenson among others personalities.
