Engineer Sunday Makinde, the eldest brother of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, has died at the age of 65.
He passed away in the early hours of Friday at his residence in Ibadan.
The news of his death was shared by his brother, Olumuyiwa Makinde, the Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland and Head of the Aigbofa Family of Oja’ba, Ibadan.
In a heartfelt statement, he expressed his sorrow, saying:
“With a heavy heart, I announce the passing of my elder brother, Engr. Sunday Makinde, to eternal glory today, Friday, 24th January 2025. His sudden death occurred at his Ibadan residence at 3:20 a.m.”
Engineer Sunday Makinde is survived by his siblings, including Governor Seyi Makinde, as well as his children and grandchildren.