Olusegun Adeyemo
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced the renaming of The Polytechnic, Ibadan to Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, in honor of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo.
The announcement was made in his brief remarks at the interdenominational commendation service for the late former governor held at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan, on Thursday.
Makinde paid tribute to Olunloyo’s contributions to the state and the institution.
Dr. Olunloyo served as the first Rector of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, and played a significant role in the institution’s early development.
He was remembered as an academic colossus, technocrat, and visionary leader who laid a solid foundation for the growth of the institution.
His legacy continues to inspire generations, and the renaming of the polytechnic is a fitting tribute to his enduring impact.
The late governor’s leadership and vision for education left a lasting mark on The Polytechnic, Ibadan, and the state at large. His commitment to academic excellence and development has had a profound impact on the institution, and his memory will continue to be celebrated through this renaming.
Victor Omololu Sowemimo Olunloyo (14 April 1935 – 6 April 2025) was a Nigerian mathematician and politician who served as the Governor of Oyo State from 1 October 1983 to 31 December 1983, when the military regime of General Muhammadu Buhari took power.