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Former Oyo State Governor, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo is dead. The death of the Octogenarian was announced in a statement by the spokesperson for the family, Oladapo Ogunwusi Esq, on Sunday.
VICTOR OLUNLOYO GOES HOME
” With heavy hearts 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.” The statement concluded.
Meanwhile, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has joined the throng long of Nigerians who have commiserated with the family of the deceased over the demise of Pa Omololu Olunloyo.
In a statement through his Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the Osun Governor expressed deep pain over the passing of the elder statesman, describing the deceased as a beacon of responsible leadership whose absence will be sorely felt beyond Oyo state.
The Osun Governor further extends his heartfelt condolences to his Oyo state counterpart, Governor Oluseyi Makinde, family, and the people of the state, over the demise of a former Governor in the state, Baba Omololu Olunloyo.
The Governor recounted how a visit to the deceased octogenarian last year afforded him a rare opportunity to draw from his wise counsel and also a review of his administration performance, which the late Governor rated high, saying his passing has left a huge vacuum that will be hard to fill.
“Baba Omololu Olunloyo embodied selfless leadership, making a mark in the test of time. Even though his time as Governor in the old Oyo state was short-lived, he left a memory of impactful governance, which is the mark of the love and respect for him till he breath his last on earth yesterday,” the Governor was quoted as saying in a condolences message.
“On behalf of the good people of Osun State, I convey my heartfelt condolences to my Governor-brother, His Excellency Governor Oluseyi Makinde, for this huge loss. My sympathy also goes to his immediate and extended family, and the entire people of Oyo state touched by the passing of Baba Olunloyo.
“As much as his passing represents a huge loss, I ask that we should be consoled by the life of impacts that defined Baba Olunloyo and to also work to preserve his good legacy so as to keep him in the minds of the people forever.”
Governor Adeleke prays to God Almighty to repose his soul and grant his family, associates and everyone touched by his passing the fortitude to bear the loss, adding that “it is my sincere hope that his good works will not die with him.”
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