Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has renamed the International Centre for Culture and Events, popularly called The Dome, in Akure after his predecessor, Olusegun Mimiko.

The facility will now be known as the Dr Olusegun Mimiko International Centre for Culture and Events, honouring the former governor for establishing the centre during his eight-year administration.

Aiyedatiwa announced the decision on Saturday at a birthday event held in Abuja to celebrate Mimiko, according to a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan.

The renaming recognises Mimiko’s contribution to the state’s infrastructure, particularly the development of the cultural and events facility, which serves as a venue for public gatherings and cultural activities.

Mimiko governed Ondo State from 2009 to 2017. During his tenure, The Dome was constructed as part of efforts to provide infrastructure for events and cultural engagements in the state.

The latest decision formally attaches the former governor’s name to the Akure-based centre in recognition of his role in its establishment.