Former Oyo State Governor, Chief Omololu Olunloyo has established a legacy that is too hard to top, according to former Federal Capital Territory Minister of State Jumoke Akinjide.
In a statement signed by the former minister on Monday, she said Olunloyo was a rare gift to the world, adding that the world-class mathematician, consummate administrator, and an engineer of repute would be greatly missed.
She said: “As a statesman and former governor of Oyo State, he has left a legacy too difficult to surpass. A world-class mathematician, consummate administrator, and an engineer of repute, he will be greatly missed. Chief Olunloyo was a rare gift to the world.
“Chief Omololu Sowemimo Olunloyo was a highly cerebral and principled man whose opinions and advice were invaluable to me.
“He had a high regard for my late Dad, and the respect was mutual. Losing him, albeit at a ripe age, is still a great loss to the nation.
“I share this sad moment to condole with Oyo State Governor, Engr Oluseyi Makinde, the good people of Oyo State, his widow, family members and numerous admirers.
“May his soul rest in peace.”
