Seyi Makinde loses brother

Engr Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State has lost his elder brother, Engr Sunday Makinde.

Engr Sunday Makinde, 65, passed away in the early hours of Friday, January 24, 2024.

Chief Olumuyiwa Makinde, another younger brother to the deceased, announced Engr Makinde’s demise in a statement on Friday.

According to the younger Makinde, who is the Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland and Head of Aigbofa Family of Oja’ba in Ibadan: said, “With a heavy heart, I announce the passage of my older brother, Engr Sunday Makinde, to eternal glory today, Friday 24th of January 2025.

“His sudden death occurred in his Ibadan residence at 3.20am today, Friday 24th January 2025.

“He is survived by siblings, among whom is the Executive Governor of Oyo state, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, children and grand children.”