Engr. Sunday Makinde, the elder brother of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, has passed away. The 65-year-old died in the early hours of Friday, January 24, 2025, at his residence in Ibadan.
The news of his passing was announced by his younger brother, Chief Olumuyiwa Makinde, who is the Bada Olubadan of Ibadanland and Head of the Aigbofa Family of Oja’ba.
In a statement, Chief Makinde expressed the family’s sorrow:
“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 3:20 am.”
Engr. Sunday Makinde is survived by his siblings, including Governor Seyi Makinde, children, and grandchildren.