Even in death at a ripe age of about 90 years, some facts about the strides and achievements of late former governor of Oyo State, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo cannot be taken away from him. Dr. Omololu Olunloyo passed on to glory, on April 6, 2025, just days before his 90th birthday.
He was a renowned mathematician, engineer and technocrat who bestrode the world like a colossus. He was also a prominent figure in the politics of the Second Republic.
Here are 10 Notable things about the late former civilian governor of Oyo State
Second Civilian Governor of Oyo State: He served as governor from October to December 1983, during the Second Republic, before the military coup led by General Muhammadu Buhari.
Brilliant Mathematician: He earned a Ph.D. in 1961 from St. Andrews University, with a thesis focused on eigenvalue problems of the Sturm–Liouville type. He also published papers on number theory and applied mathematics.
Young Commissioner: At age 27, he was appointed Commissioner for Economic Development in the Western Region in 1962 under Dr. Moses Majekodunmi.
Multiple Commissioner Roles: He held several commissioner positions in the Western Region and Western State, including Education (twice), Special Duties, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.
Oversaw Royal Coronations: As Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, he supervised the coronation of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III (Alaafin of Oyo) and Oba Jimoh Oyewunmi (Soun of Ogbomoso).
First Rector of Two Polytechnics: He was the first rector of both The Polytechnic, Ibadan, and Kwara State Polytechnic.
NPN Governor Who Defeated Bola Ige: He contested and won the 1983 governorship election under the National Party of Nigeria, defeating incumbent Bola Ige of the UPN.
PDP Chieftain in Later Years: After his brief governorship, he remained politically active, becoming an influential figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State.
Chairman of Notable Panels: In 2009, he chaired a panel that investigated a building collapse at LAUTECH, and he later led PDP committees for media, publicity, and election strategy in Oyo State.
Lived a Quiet Life in Retirement: In his final years, he lived away from public life at his Molete residence in Ibadan until his passing on April 6, 2025, just days before his 90th birthday.
