Monday, April 7, 2025 - Former Governor of Oyo State, Chief
Omololu Olunloyo, has died at the age of 89, just days before his 90th
birthday.
The elder statesman, a revered mathematician, engineer, and
technocrat, passed away in the early hours of Sunday, April 6.
His death was confirmed in a statement issued by Barrister
Oladapo Ogunwusi, who expressed the family’s grief while honouring Olunloyo’s
life of service. “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, mathematician and engineer and renowned technocrat, a few days before
his 90th birthday,” the statement read.
Olunloyo, who held the chieftaincy titles of Balogun of Oyo
and Otun Bobasewa of Ife, was widely recognised for his contributions to
academia and public service. He served as the first Rector of both Ibadan
Polytechnic and Kwara State Polytechnic and held several notable positions
throughout his career.
“The Balogun of Oyo and Otun Bobasewa of Ife, Dr. Olunloyo,
was the first Rector, Ibadan Polytechnic and first Rector, Kwara State
Polytechnic, among other notable appointments,” the statement noted
“His long record of service to the nation and humanity is a
source of pride to his family and associates, even as we come to grip with this
devastating [loss],” it added.
The family appealed for privacy during their period of mourning. “The Olunloyo family will appreciate the understanding of the press and the public as they commence efforts to give him a befitting burial.
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