BREAKING: Makinde names Polytechnic Ibadan after ex-governor, Olunloyo

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BREAKING: Makinde names Polytechnic Ibadan after ex-governor, Olunloyo

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has named the Polytechnic Ibadan after a former governor of the state, Dr Victor Olunloyo. Makinde announced the new Institution’s new name on Thursday. Dr 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. Makinde while speaking on Thur…

Outrage as students, alumni reject renaming of The Polytechnic Ibadan - Business Hallmark

The decision of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to rename The Polytechnic, Ibadan after the late former Governor and first Rector of the institution, Dr. Omololu Olunloyo, has sparked a wave of criticism and rejection from both current students and alumni of the school. Governor Makinde had on Thursday announced the renaming during a state […] The post Outrage as students, alumni reject renaming of The Polytechnic Ibadan first appeared on Busi…

Controversy Erupts Over Renaming of Ibadan Poly

Students and alumni of The Polytechnic, Ibadan have rejected the decision to rename the institution after former Governor Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo. The decision was announced by Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde, at a commendation service in honour of the late Olunloyo.The students and alumni described the decision as unjustified and degrading, citing concerns that it disregards the rich heritage and history of the institution. The President o…

Seyi Makinde renames Poly Ibadan after late Olunloyo

GistReel Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced the renaming of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, in honour of the late former governor, Dr. Omololu Olunloyo Makinde made the announcement during the interdenominational commendation service for the late statesman held on Thursday at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in Ibadan. According to the governor, the institution will now be known as Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, Ibadan, in recognition of Olunloy…

Makinde Renames Polytechnic Ibadan Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic in Honour of Late Ex‑Governor - Blackbox Nigeria

Ghazali Ibrahim Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially renamed The Polytechnic, Ibadan, as Victor Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, Ibadan, honouring the late Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, ex-governor of Oyo State. The announcement was made on Thursday during an interdenominational commendation service held at Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in Ibadan, following the passing of Dr. Olunloyo earlier this year. In brief remarks, Governor Makinde stat…