Victor Omololu Olunloyo, a former governor of Oyo state, is dead.

Olunloyo, a mathematician and engineer, died a few days before his 90th birthday, according to a statement issued by the family on Sunday.

The statement, signed by Oladapo Ogunwusi on behalf of the family, was titled ‘Victor Olunloyo goes home’.

“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 statement reads.

“The Balogun of Oyo and Otun Bobasewa of Ife, Dr. Olunloyo was first Rector, Ibadan 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 press and the public as they commence efforts to give him a befitting burial.

“Even from everlasting to everlasting, He is God.”

Olunloyo was governor of Oyo in Nigeria’s second republic from October 1, 1983 to December 31, 1983 — when the military regime of Muhammadu Buhari seized the reins of power at the centre.

[TheCable]