Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, said he was happy to immortalise the late former Governor of the state, Omololu Olunloyo, who died at the age of 90 years this morning.
Makinde, in a statement to mourn the former governor of the state, in Ibadan, the state capital, described his death as the exit of one of Oyo State’s and Nigeria’s most cerebral former administrators.
He said, “My joy is that our government immortalised and honoured Pa Olunloyo in his lifetime, 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.”
The governor commiserated with the entire Olunloyo family, the people of Ibadanland and the state.
Makinde noted that it was sad that the late Mathematical guru and administrator passed away before his 90th birthday.
“On behalf of the state government and the good people of the state, I express my heartfelt condolences to the family of Olunloyo, the people of Ibadanland and the state on the demise of the former governor.
“In 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 14, 2025.
“However, we have to submit to the will of God, who gives and takes lives as He wills.
“May the Lord grant repose to his soul and give his family the fortitude to bear his demise,” Makinde said.
