Former Governor of Oyo State, Omololu Olunloyo, has passed away at 89. He died in the early hours of Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Ibadan, the state capital.
Olunloyo was a renowned technocrat, mathematician, and engineer who served as governor for three months in 1983 during the Second Republic.
Born on April 14, 1935, Olunloyo was a distinguished figure in Nigerian politics and academia.
He held notable appointments, including first Rector of Ibadan Polytechnic and Kwara State Polytechnic. His long record of service to the nation and humanity is a source of pride to his family and associates.
The Olunloyo family has announced plans for a befitting burial, appealing for understanding from the press and public.
The family described his passing as a “devastating event”. Tributes have poured in, mourning the loss of a respected elder statesman.
