The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has announced the renaming of The Polytechnic, Ibadan after the late former governor of the state, Omololu Olunloyo. The announcement was made during the state burial ceremony held for the late elder statesman in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.
According to Governor Makinde, the institution will now be known as Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, Ibadan. This gesture is a tribute to the late governor’s contributions to education and public service in the State.
Speaking about the late former governor, Governor Makinde described him as a scholar, statesman, technocrat, and lover of culture. He said, “Dr Omololu Victor Olunloyo was not a man you could summarize in one sentence. Dr Omololu Victor Olunloyo was a scholar, a statesman, a technocrat, a lover of culture, and above all, a man of deep conviction.”
The late Omololu Olunloyo served as governor of the old Oyo State in the Second Republic between October and December 1983. He was the first Ibadan indigene to occupy the position. Notably, he also previously served as Rector of The Polytechnic, Ibadan.
The renaming of the institution is seen as a fitting tribute to the late governor’s legacy. The development has been welcomed by the people of Oyo State, who have praised Governor Makinde for the gesture.
The state burial ceremony was attended by various dignitaries and stakeholders, who paid tribute to the late former governor’s contributions to the state. The ceremony was held at the Obafemi Awolowo stadium in Ibadan.
The late Omololu Olunloyo’s tenure as governor may have been brief, but his impact on the state is still remembered. As Governor Makinde noted, “I was listening to Baba while giving the exhortation. He said, in 1983, Dr Omololu Victor Olunloyo became governor of Oyo.”
The renaming of The Polytechnic, Ibadan is a testament to the late governor’s enduring legacy. The institution will now bear his name, serving as a reminder of his contributions to education and public service.
The development has sparked celebrations across the state, with many praising Governor Makinde for the gesture. The Nigeria Education News will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
The renaming of the institution is expected to have a significant impact on the state’s educational landscape. The Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, Ibadan will continue to provide quality education to students, while serving as a reminder of the late governor’s legacy.
The people of Oyo State have welcomed the renaming of the institution, describing it as a fitting tribute to the late governor’s contributions. The development is seen as a testament to Governor Makinde’s commitment to honoring the state’s history and heritage.
