Ex-Oyo governor, Omololu Olunloyo, dies at 89
A former governor of Oyo State, Omololu Olunloyo, is dead.
News of Olunloyo’s demise was confirmed in a statement in Ibadan on Sunday by Oladapo Ogunwusi, on behalf of the deceased’s family.
Mr Olunloyo, who was governor of Oyo State between October 1 and December 31, 1983 on the platform of the then National Party of Nigeria, died a few days to his 90th birthday.
The statement read, “With a heavy heart but gratitude to the Almighty, we announce the passing into glory of Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former governor of Oyo State, a mathematician and engineer, and renowned technocrat.
“The Balogun of Oyo and Otun Bobasewa of Ife, Olunloyo was the first rector, Ibadan Polytechnic and first rector, Kwara State Polytechnic, among other notable appointments. His long record of service to the nation and humanity is a source of pride to his family and associates.
“The Olunloyo family will appreciate the understanding of the press and the public as it commences efforts to give him a befitting burial.”
(NAN)
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