Cause of Death Revealed, As Former Nigerian Governor Dies

A former Oyo State Governor, Victor Olunloyo, is dead.

He died at the age of 90.

The family announced the death in a statement on Sunday.

Sources close to the family noted that he has been battling old age-related ailments for the last few weeks.

Also, according to a message sent by his wife, Mrs Ronke Olunloyo, 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 coming up later in the month of April.

Her message reads, “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 grips 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.”