A former Governor of Oyo State, Dr Victor Olunloyo, is dead aged 90 years.
The family announced the death in a statement on Sunday.
According to a message sent by his wife Ronke, the former governor died at a private hospital in Ibadan after a brief illness.
Before his death, preparations were in top gear for his 90th birthday celebration, which was to come later this month.
Her message read: “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 Balogun of Oyo and Otun Bobasewa of Ife, Dr. Olunloyo was the first rector of 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 pòess and the public as we commence efforts to give him a befitting burial. Even from everlasting to everlasting, He is God.”