The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed readiness to digitalize Omololu Olunloyo’s Library , the personal library of the late former governor of old Oyo state, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo , potentially transforming it into another tourist attraction in the state.
Governor Makinde made the declaration on Wednesday at the lying-in-state and executive session in honour of former Governor of Oyo State, Dr. Victor Olunloyo , held at the Secretariat.
The Governor who described the late elder statesman as his conspiratorial partner of progress and one of the think brains of his administration, noting that the library is capable of offering solutions to numerous societal challenges.
He assured the family of Olunloyo that monumental park named after the former governor, is ready for inauguration and would be opened in alignment with the family’s decision.
Governor Makinde while speaking, observed a minute silence to honour victims of the accident that occurred at Soka area of ibadan on Tuesday.
Earlier in their separate orations the deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Bayo Lawal and Acting Rector, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Dr. Taiwo Lasisi, described late Olunloyo, Eulogised the late Olunloyo, describing him as embodiment of brilliant with profound commitment to public service.
Speaking on behalf of the family, Mrs Oluyemi Olunloyo-Buckner, said Dr. Omololu Olunloyo was not only exceptional brilliant personality but also a father who gave the family identity, heritage and love.
Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, a former Governor of old Oyo State and renowned mathematician, died on 6th April, 2025, few days to his 90th birthday.
