Former Governor of Oyo State, Chief Victor Omololu Olunloyo, has died just days before reaching his 90th birthday. The Poise Nigeria has learned that the respected statesman passed away in the early hours of Sunday.
His death was confirmed through a statement issued by Barrister Oladapo Ogunwusi on behalf of the Olunloyo family. 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, mathematician and engineer, and renowned technocrat, a few days before his 90th birthday.”
Dr. Olunloyo, who held the esteemed traditional titles of Balogun of Oyo and Otun Bobasewa of Ife, was a highly regarded public figure with a long and distinguished career in public service.
Notably, he was the pioneering Rector of both The Polytechnic, Ibadan, and Kwara State Polytechnic, among other significant appointments he held throughout his lifetime.
The family’s statement further 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 grips with this devastating event.”
The Olunloyo family has requested privacy during this period of mourning and has indicated that arrangements for a befitting burial are currently underway.
