Engineer Sunday Makinde, the elder brother of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, has passed away.
He died in the early hours of Friday, January 24, 2025, at his residence in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. He was 65 years old.
A statement released by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, confirmed the sad development. The statement cited a family announcement by the Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland, Olumuyiwa Makinde, who is also a sibling of the deceased.
“With a heavy heart, I announce the passing of my elder brother, Engineer Sunday Makinde, into eternal glory on Friday, January 24, 2025. His death occurred at 3:20 a.m. in his Ibadan home,” Olumuyiwa Makinde said.
The late Engineer Sunday Makinde is survived by his siblings, including Governor Seyi Makinde, as well as his children and grandchildren. His passing marks a significant loss to the Makinde family and the wider Ibadan community.