Seyi Makinde has renamed Polytechnic Ibadan after a former Oyo Governor.
Newsone Nigeria reports that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, southwest Nigeria, has renamed the Polytechnic Ibadan after a former governor of the state, Dr Victor Olunloyo.
The Oyo State Governor announced the new Institution’s new name on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
This online news platform understands that Olunloyo was the governor of old Oyo State between October and December 1983.
He was the first indigene of Ibadan to serve as the governor of the state.
Olunloyo, who also served as rector of the Polytechnic died few weeks ago.
While speaking on Thursday, Governor Makinde noted that the institution is to be called Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, Ibadan.
Governor Makinde added that he made the change to honour the former governor.
The Governor asserted at the state burial ceremony held for the late governor.
