The South-West Governors’ Forum has mourned the passing of the Second Republic Governor of old Oyo State, Dr Victor Olunloyo.
Chairman of the Forum and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, conveyed his condolences through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile.
He sympathised with the government and people of Oyo State, expressing sadness over the death of Olunloyo.
Sanwo-Olu said, “The Forum condoles with Governor Seyi Makinde, the Olunloyo family, friends and associates. Dr Olunloyo lived a fulfilled and impactful life.”
The Lagos State Government also extended sympathy to all connected with the late former Governor of Oyo State.
Sanwo-Olu described the passing of Olunloyo, a renowned mathematician and scholar, as deeply painful.
He noted that Olunloyo’s death, only days before his 90th birthday, was a huge loss to Oyo, the South-West and Nigeria.
“On behalf of my family, the government and Lagos residents, I commiserate with Governor Makinde and the people of Oyo State.
“I also extend heartfelt sympathy to the immediate Olunloyo family, Ibadan indigenes, and friends of the deceased,” Sanwo-Olu said.
Olunloyo, he said, was more than a politician—he was a distinguished figure in public service, academia and education.
He was the first Rector of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, and a well-respected scholar and technocrat.
Olunloyo governed the old Oyo State from Oct. 1 to 31 Dec. 31, 1983.
He served previously as Commissioner for Economic Development in the Western Region at just 27 years old.
Olunloyo later held portfolios in Community Development, Education, Special Duties, Local Government, and Chieftaincy Affairs.
Sanwo-Olu recalled that, as a Governor, Oluloyo contributed meaningfully to Oyo State’s development and remained a respected political figure.
Sanwo-Olu prayed that God grants Olunloyo eternal rest and comforts his family, the people of Oyo State, and the entire South-West.
Olunloyo passed away on Saturday, at approximately 1:40 a.m. He died just days before his 90th birthday, which would have been on April 14. (NAN)
