BREAKING: Makinde names Polytechnic Ibadan after ex-governor, Olunloyo

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BREAKING: Makinde names Polytechnic Ibadan after ex-governor, Olunloyo

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has named the Polytechnic Ibadan after a former governor of the state, Dr Victor Olunloyo. Makinde announced the new Institution’s new name on Thursday. Dr Olunloyo was the governor of old Oyo State between October and December, 1983. He was the first indigene of Ibadan to serve as the governor of the state. Olunloyo who also served as rector of the Polytechnic died few weeks ago. Makinde while speaking on Thur…

Ibadan Polytechnic Students Reject Renaming Of Institution After Olunloyo, Ask Governor Makinde To Reverse Decision - News360 Info - Breaking News, Nigerian News and Multimedia, World News.

In a letter addressed to the governor and dated June 26, 2025, the union expressed what it described as “utmost disapproval and disappointment” over the move, insisting that it undermines the school’s decades-old legacy. The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of The Polytechnic, Ibadan has strongly opposed the recent decision by the Oyo State Government to […] The post Ibadan Polytechnic Students Reject Renaming Of Institution After Olunloyo, Ask …

Outrage as students, alumni reject renaming of The Polytechnic Ibadan - Business Hallmark

The decision of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to rename The Polytechnic, Ibadan after the late former Governor and first Rector of the institution, Dr. Omololu Olunloyo, has sparked a wave of criticism and rejection from both current students and alumni of the school. Governor Makinde had on Thursday announced the renaming during a state […] The post Outrage as students, alumni reject renaming of The Polytechnic Ibadan first appeared on Busi…

Controversy Erupts Over Renaming of Ibadan Poly

Students and alumni of The Polytechnic, Ibadan have rejected the decision to rename the institution after former Governor Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo. The decision was announced by Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde, at a commendation service in honour of the late Olunloyo.The students and alumni described the decision as unjustified and degrading, citing concerns that it disregards the rich heritage and history of the institution. The President o…

Makinde Names Ibadan Polytechnic After Ex-Governor, Late Olunloyo

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has officially announced the renaming of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, in honour of the late former governor of the state, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo. The governor announced this during a brief address at the interdenominational commendation service held in memory of the late elder statesman at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan. Makinde noted that the decision to rename the institution was a fitting tribute to Olu…