A former governor of Oyo State, Omololu Olunloyo is dead. Olunloyo, the Balogun of Oyo and Otun Bobasewa of Ife died in the early hours of Saturday, April 6, his family has said. The former governor passed on a few days before his 90th birthday.
A statement issued by Oladapo Ogunwusi, a former editor of Nigerian Tribune said Olunloyo’s record of service to Nigeria and humanity is a source of pride to his family and associates.
Stating that the former governor’s passing is a devastating event, Ogunwusi said the Olunloyo’s family will appreciate the understanding of the press as they prepare for his funeral.
He said, “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 Balogun of Oyo and Otun Bobasewa of Ife, Dr. Olunloyo, was the first Rector, of Ibadan Polytechnic and first Rector, of 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, even as we come to grip with this devastating event.
The Olunloyo family will appreciate the understanding of the press and the public as they commence efforts to give him a befitting burial,” Ogunwusi said.
