Gov Seyi Makinde has described the death of a former governor of Oyo State, Dr Omololu Olunloyo , as a great loss not only to the state, but to the country.
Makinde said this in a condolence message, issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, on Sunday in Ibadan.
The governor said the country had lost a patriotic leader ,an icon and one of its most cerebral former administrators with the demise of the politician.
According to the governor ,it is sad that the late Mathematical guru and administrator passed away before his 90th birthday.
“On behalf of the government and the good people of Oyo State, I express my heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr Omololu Olunloyo, the people of Ibadan land and the state on the demise of the former governor.
“In Dr Olunloyo, we have lost another icon. This time, we lost a highly cerebral and patriotic leader, who served our great state at its early stages.
“This death hits differently because I was looking forward to Baba’s 90th birthday, which would have come up on April 14.
“However, we have to submit to the will of God, who gives and takes lives as He wills.
“My joy is that our government immortalised and honoured Pa Olunloyo in his life time and he was present to witness it as we named the Ibadan Airport Road and the Leisure Park on the axis after him, in recognition of his service to the state.
“May the Lord grant repose to his soul and give his family the fortitude to bear his demise.”Makinde said
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the dearh of Pa Olunloyo was confirmed on Sunday morning through a statement issued by his family.
The deceased died just few days to his 90th birthday, according to the statement.(NAN)
