By Adeyinka Adeniran
A former Governor of Oyo State, Chief Victor Omololu Olunloyo is dead. He was 89.
It was gathered that Olunloyo died in the early hours of Sunday, April 6, eight days to his 90th birthday.
His death has been confirmed in a statement signed by a former Editor, Nigerian Tribune, Barr. Oladapo Ogunwusi.
Olunloyo until his death holds the Chieftaincy title of Balogun of Oyo and Otun Bobasewa of Ife, among others.
He served as the first Rector of The Polytechnic Ibadan polytechnic and Kwara State Polytechnic among other notable appointments.
Ogunwusi in the statement crave the understanding of the press and the public as the family commence efforts to give the deceased a befitting burial.
The statement entitled “Victor Olunloyo goes home”, reads in part “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 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 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.
Even from everlasting to everlasting, He is God.”
