Makinde renames Ibadan Poly to honour ex-gov Olunloyo

ByAbdulrahaman Taye Damilola

In a heartfelt tribute to the late Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former governor of Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde has officially renamed The Polytechnic, Ibadan to Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, Ibadan.

The announcement was made during the state burial ceremony for the elder statesman held in the capital city, Ibadan, on Thursday.

Dr. Olunloyo, who served as governor of the old Oyo State during the brief Second Republic from October to December 1983, holds the distinction of being the first indigene of Ibadan to assume the gubernatorial role. His legacy includes a significant tenure as the Rector of The Polytechnic, Ibadan.

Governor Makinde emphasized the importance of this renaming, highlighting Dr. Olunloyo’s vital contributions to both education and public service in the state. “This gesture is not just about renaming an institution; it is a tribute to a great man whose impact will be felt for generations,” Makinde stated.

Source: LEADERSHIP

Related posts:

  1. Tinubu departs for Lagos to celebrate ECOWAS’s 50th anniversary Tuesday
  2. Corruption at LG level undermining national progress – ICPC chair raises alarm
  3. Two reps from PDP, LP defect to APC amidst internal crises
  4. Edo senator Imasuen dumps LP for APC amidst internal crisis
  5. Tinubu to choose 2027 running mate after APC convention – Onanuga
  6. One killed, houses burnt as gunmen attack Kwara community
  7. PSG trash Inter Milan 5-0 to claim first UEFA Champions League title
  8. Kebbi proposes death penalty for bandits informants amid escalating insecurity

Abdulrahaman Taye Damilola is a Kwara-based journalist. He is the head of news and current affairs department at The Informant247.

Similar Posts

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.