Former Oyo Governor, Victor Olunloyo Is Dead

Victor Olunloyo, a former governor of Oyo State, has passed away at the age of 90.

Victor Olunloy’s family confirmed the news in a statement released on Sunday, April 6, 2025.

According to his wife, Mrs. Ronke Olunloyo, he died at a private hospital in Ibadan following a brief illness.

Dr. Olunloyo’s death comes just days before plans were set to mark his 90th birthday later this April.

“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 the first rector of 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 pòess and the public as we commence efforts to give him a befitting burial. Even from everlasting to everlasting, He is God,” Mrs. Olunloyo added.

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