Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde Looses Elder Brother

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Friday, January 24, 2025 at 02:21 PM

Written by Love Patience Tarimoboere

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde Looses Elder Brother

Engr. Sunday Makinde, the elder brother of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has passed away.


A statement by Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media, revealed that the 65-year-old died in the early hours of Friday, January 24, 2025, at his Ibadan residence.


Confirming the sad news, Chief Olumuyiwa Makinde, the Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland and Head of the Aigbofa Family of Oja’ba, Ibadan, expressed his profound grief;

“With a heavy heart, I announce the passage of my older brother, Engr. Sunday Makinde, to eternal glory today, Friday 24th of January 2025,” he stated.


The late Engr. Makinde was described as a highly regarded figure in his family and the larger Ibadan community. He is survived by his siblings, including Governor Makinde, as well as his children and grandchildren.


The family has requested privacy as they come to terms with their loss, with funeral arrangements yet to be announced.


The news of Engr. Sunday Makinde’s passing has elicited an outpouring of sympathy from across Oyo State, with numerous condolence messages being sent to the Governor and his family during this trying period.

Edited By: Chinedu Eze

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