Oyo has lost a cerebral, patriotic leader, Makinde extols Olunloyo’s virtues

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has described the death of a former governor of Oyo State, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo, as the exit of one Oyo State’s and Nigeria’s most cerebral former administrators.

Makinde stated this on Sunday, in a statement mourning the death of the former governor of Oyo State.

The governor commiserated with the entire Olunloyo family, the people of Ibadanland and Oyo State.

He noted that it was sad that the late Mathematical guru and administrator passed away before his 90th birthday.

He said: “On behalf of the Government and the good People of Oyo State, I express my heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr Omololu Olunloyo, the people of Ibadanland and Oyo State on the demise of the former governor.

“In Dr Olunloyo, we have lost another icon. This time, we lost a highly cerebral and patriotic leader, who served our great state at its early stages.

“This death hits differently because I was looking forward to Baba’s 90th birthday, which would have come up on April 14th.

“However, we have to submit to the will of God, who gives and takes lives as He wills.
“My joy is that our government immortalised and honoured Pa Olunloyo in his life time and he was present to witness it, as we named the Ibadan Airport Road and the Leisure Park on the axis after him in recognition of his service to the state.

“May the Lord grant repose to his soul and give his family the fortitude to bear his demise.”

Signed
Moses Alao
Special Assistant (Print Media) to Oyo State Governor
April 6, 2025.