Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko has on Monday commissioned the International Event Center (DOME) in Akure, the state capital in the absence of the Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo who for the second time, did not turn up for the inauguration of the event centre.

The Acting President could not make it for the event which was initially billed for Friday last week as a result of bad weather. The programme was rescheduled to hold on Monday by 1:00 pm and then it was delayed till 4:00pm, however, the Acting President still did not turn up.

With no reason given for the Acting President’s absence, Gov. Mimiko proceeded to commission the event centre without Osinbajo.

Speaking during the inauguration of multibillion Event Center, Mimiko said the event centre was part of his administration drive to boost the economy of the state.

According to the governor, the event centre also represented the dream of his administration in turning the state to a tourist centre, saying the facility was put in place to meet the unexpected high demands by the public for event purposes.

He explained that based on the unfolding realities in the state, there is need for event centres that are of international standard.

He however said the event centre had hosted the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Nollywood Award and many other events before its completion saying “the Event Centre unarguably the best in the country today.”

Speaking during the commissioning, former Secretary to the Federal Government, Chief Olu Falae, commended Mimiko for his “penchant for the welfare of the people.”

Falae stated that testimonies of Mimiko’s projects are abound across the state saying “Mimiko will be greatly missed by the people of the state. I hope other governors will build on the foundation laid by Mimiko in the future.”

He has laid a solid foundation for the development of the state. You have done your best and I am satisfied and when I said I am satisfied you know I am.”