Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former governor of Oyo State and respected Nigerian technocrat, has passed away just days before his 90th birthday.
The news of his death was confirmed in a family statement issued on Sunday by Oladapo Ogunwusi, titled ‘Victor Olunloyo Goes Home.’
“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.”
