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BREAKING: Ex-Oyo gov Olunloyo dies at 90

Former Governor of Oyo State, Omololu Olunloyo, has died just days before his 90th birthday, according to a family statement.
Olunloyo served as governor from October 1 to December 31, 1983, defeating incumbent Bola Ige, but his term ended after a military coup.
The Olunloyo family announced his passing with gratitude to the Almighty, stating he was a renowned mathematician and technocrat.
He was the first Rector of Ibadan Polytechnic and Kwara State Polytechnic, and he remained active in politics until his death.

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Premium Times Nigeria

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Former Governor of Oyo State, Omololu Olunloyo, is dead

Mr Olunloyo was governor of Oyo State between 1 October 1 and 31 December 1983 on the platform of the then National Party of Nigeria. The post Former Governor of Oyo State, Omololu Olunloyo, is dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

2 days ago·Abuja, Nigeria

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Daily Trust

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Ex-Oyo Governor Olunloyo dies nine days to 90th birthday - Daily Trust

A former Governor of Oyo State, Omololu Olunloyo, is dead. A statement from the Olunloyo family revealed that the late patriarch died just nine days to his 90th birthday. He was born on the 14th of April, 1935. The statement from the family reads; “Omololu Olunloyo passed on to eternal glory at 1:40 am on the 6th of April 2025. We thank God for a life well spent. May the Lord Jesus rest his soul.” Owoade ascends throne as 46th Alaafin of Oyo Ala…

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Pulse Nigeria

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BREAKING: Former Governor of Oyo State Omololu Olunloyo is dead

Olunloye, who was governor of Oyo State between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, 1983, on the platform of the then National Party of Nigeria (NPN), died a few days before his 90th birthday.

2 days ago·Nigeria

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Punch Newspapers

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BREAKING: Ex-Oyo gov Olunloyo dies at 90

A former governor of Oyo State, Dr. Victor Olunloyo, is dead. According to a statement by his family on Sunday, he died a few days before his 90th birthday. The statement titled ‘Victor Olunloyo goes home’ was signed Oladapo Ogunwusi on behalf of the family. It read, “With a heavy heart but gratitude to the

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ogtv.com.ng

Olunloyo: He influenced future leaders, fortified educational institutions

A former Commissioner for Finance in Oyo State, Mr. Waheed Akanbi, has declared that the former governor of the state, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, influenced many future leaders and fortified many educational institutions across the country. Akanbi made this declaration while reacting to the death of the former governor of old Oyo State. Our correspondent reports that Olunloyo, who ruled the state as governor between October and December 1983, …

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Independent Newspapers Nigeria

South-West Govs Mourn Olunloyo, Say Demise Great Loss To Oyo – Independent Newspaper Nigeria

LAGOS – Chairman of the SouthWest Governors’ Forum and governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passage of the Second Republic governor of Oyo State, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Sunday, said the death of former […]

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