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Olunloyo, a beacon of responsible leadership — Gov Adeleke

Published on April 07, 2025 at 01:40 PM

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has described the late ex-governor of Old Oyo State, Dr Omololu Olunloyo, as a beacon of responsible leadership.

Adeleke noted that Olunloyo's passing represented a huge loss to the nation.

In a condolence statement issued on Monday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke said Olunloyo's demise would be sorely felt beyond the borders of Oyo State.

“The deceased was a beacon of responsible leadership whose absence will be sorely felt beyond Oyo State,” the governor was quoted as saying.

Adeleke extended heartfelt condolences to the Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, the Olunloyo family, and the people of the state, expressing deep pain at the elder statesman's demise.

He recalled a visit to the late Olunloyo last year, describing it as an opportunity to benefit from his wisdom and assess the performance of his own administration.

“I recount how a visit to the deceased octogenarian last year afforded me a rare opportunity to draw from his wise counsel and also a review of my administration's performance, which the late governor rated high,” Adeleke said.

The Osun State governor noted that despite Olunloyo’s brief tenure as governor of the old Oyo State, he made a lasting impact on governance and leadership.

He assured that the people of Osun stood in solidarity with Oyo during this period of mourning.

“Baba Omololu Olunloyo embodied selfless leadership, making a mark in the test of time. Even though his time as Governor in the old Oyo state was short-lived, he left a memory of impactful governance.

“On behalf of the good people of Osun State, I convey my heartfelt condolences to my Governor-brother, His Excellency Governor Oluseyi Makinde, for this huge loss,” Adeleke stated.

The Osun governor urged Nigerians to draw inspiration from Olunloyo's life and strive to uphold his legacy of service, wisdom and dedication.

“As much as his passing represents a huge loss, I ask that we should be consoled by the life of impacts that defined Baba Olunloyo and to also work to preserve his good legacy,” he said.

Dr Omololu Olunloyo, who died on Sunday morning at the age of 89, would have marked his 90th birthday on April 14, 2025.

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