President Bola Tinubu has conveyed his condolences to the Government and people of Oyo State following the passing of Victor Omololu Olunloyo, the former Governor of old Oyo State.
A statement by the special adviser to the president on information and strategy Bayo Onanuga says, President Tinubu, on behalf of the Federal Government, extends sympathies to the Olunloyo family and all who knew and respected the late elder statesman and scholar.
Reflecting on Dr. Olunloyo’s tenure as governor of old Oyo State, President Tinubu remarks: “Although his time in office was brief, his tenure was marked by exceptional vision and leadership. The abrupt end to his administration due to military intervention did not deter him from continuing to serve the nation.”
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President Tinubu further applauds the late governor for his unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s unity, progress, and intellectual advancement, emphasising that his contributions will remain enduring milestones in the Nation’s history.
Olunloyo, renowned for his mathematical prowess, obtained a PhD in Applied Mathematics and Number Theory from St. Andrew’s University in Scotland at 25.
In 1962, at just 27, he became a commissioner in the old Western Region. He served multiple times as commissioner in the Western State, which succeeded the Western Region.
(Editor: Nkoli Omhoudu)
