Governor Seyi Makinde, Sunday, described the death of a former governor of Oyo state, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo, as the exit of one of Oyo and Nigeria’s most cerebral former administrators.
The governor said this in a statement to mourn the death of Dr Olunloyo who died early Sunday at the age of 89.
In the statement, Governor Makinde commiserated with the Olunloyo family, the people of Ibadanland and Oyo state, saying it was sad that the late Mathematics guru and administrator passed away before his 90th birthday.
“On behalf of the government and the good people of Oyo state, I express my heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr Omololu Olunloyo, the people of Ibadanland and Oyo state on the demise of the former governor.
“In Dr Olunloyo, we have lost another icon. This time, we lost a highly cerebral and patriotic leader, who served our great state at its early stages.
“This death hits differently because I was looking forward to Baba’s 90th birthday, which would have come up on April 14th. However, we have to submit to the will of God, who gives and takes lives as He wills’.
Gov Makinde added, “My joy is that our government immortalise and honoured Pa Olunloyo in his life time and he was present to witness it, as we named the Ibadan Airport Road and the Leisure Park on the axis after him in recognition of his service to the state. May the Lord grant repose to his soul and give his family the fortitude to bear his demise.”