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Victor Omololu Olunloyo, a former Oyo State governor, has died.
Olunloyo, a renowned mathematician and engineer, passed away just days before his 90th birthday, according to a statement released by his family on Sunday.
The statement, titled ‘Victor Olunloyo Goes Home’ and signed by Oladapo Ogunwusi on behalf of the family, announced his passing.
“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 statement reads.
“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.”
Olunloyo served as the governor of Oyo State during Nigeria’s Second Republic, holding office from October 1 to December 31, 1983, before the military regime led by Muhammadu Buhari took over power.
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