Engineer Sunday Makinde, the eldest 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. He was 65 years old.
The announcement was made by Chief Olumuyiwa Makinde, the Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland and Head of the Aigbofa Family of Oja’ba, Ibadan, who described the death as sudden.
“With a heavy heart, I announce the passage of my older brother, Engr. Sunday Makinde, to eternal glory today, Friday 24th of January 2025,” Chief Makinde stated. “His sudden death occurred in his Ibadan residence at 3:20 a.m. today.”
The late Engineer Sunday Makinde is survived by his siblings, including Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, as well as his children and grandchildren.
Details of his burial arrangements are yet to be announced.
