A former Ondo State Commissioner for Education and former Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, Dr Pius Olakunle Osunyikanmi, has died at the age of 55.
Osunyikanmi reportedly passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026, following an illness, according to media reports citing a family source.
The deceased, an indigene of Ile-Oluji in Ondo State, was a prominent academic, public administrator and political figure who served in several positions at both state and federal levels.
He was a close political associate and adviser to former Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, under whose administration he served as Commissioner for Education.
Osunyikanmi later became Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, a federal agency responsible for coordinating the deployment of Nigerian professionals to other countries under technical assistance programmes.
He was appointed to the position by former President Goodluck Jonathan on August 15, 2013, and subsequently reappointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2018.
He remained in office until August 22, 2023, completing approximately ten years of service.
Reacting to his death, the All Progressives Congress candidate for the Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo Constituency of Ondo State, Rotimi Akinwamide, expressed sadness over the passing of the former commissioner.
Akinwamide described Osunyikanmi as an accomplished academic and experienced public servant who contributed to education, governance and national development.
He said the death represented a significant loss to Ile-Oluji, Ondo State and the wider community of individuals who had worked with the deceased throughout his public service career.
Akinwamide also extended his condolences to Osunyikanmi's family, friends, political associates and the people of Ile-Oluji, praying for strength and comfort for those affected by his passing.
Born on August 3, 1971, Osunyikanmi pursued higher education in political science, obtaining his first degree from Ondo State University, now Ekiti State University, before earning a master's degree from the University of Ibadan and a doctorate from Adekunle Ajasin University.
His professional career spanned academia, state administration, political advisory responsibilities and international technical cooperation.
His death has prompted tributes recognising his years of service to Ondo State and Nigeria.
Details of his funeral arrangements had not been publicly announced at the time of this report.
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Former Ondo State Commissioner for Education and ex-Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, Dr Pius Olakunle Osunyikanmi, has died at 55 following a reported illness, drawing tributes from political associates and community leaders. A former Ondo State Commissioner for Education and former Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, Dr Pius Olakunle Osunyikanmi, has died at the...
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- Former Ondo State Commissioner for Education and ex-Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, Dr Pius Olakunle Osunyikanmi, has died at 55 following a reported illness, drawing tributes from political associates and community leaders.
- A former Ondo State Commissioner for Education and former Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, Dr Pius Olakunle Osunyikanmi, has died at the age of 55.Osunyikanmi reportedly passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026, following an illness, according to media reports citing a family source.The deceased, an indigene of Ile-Oluji in Ondo State, was a prominent academic, public administrator and political figure who served in several positions at both state and federal levels.He was a close political associate and adviser to former Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, under whose administration he served as Commissioner for Education.Osunyikanmi later became Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, a federal agency responsible for coordinating the deployment of Nigerian professionals to other countries under technical assistance programmes.He was appointed to the position by former President Goodluck Jonathan on August 15, 2013, and subsequently reappointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2018.He remained in office until August 22, 2023, completing approximately ten years of service.Reacting to his death, the All Progressives Congress candidate for the Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo Constituency of Ondo State, Rotimi Akinwamide, expressed sadness over the passing of the former commissioner.Akinwamide described Osunyikanmi as an accomplished academic and experienced public servant who contributed to education, governance and national development.He said the death represented a significant loss to Ile-Oluji, Ondo State and the wider community of individuals who had worked with the deceased throughout his public service career.Akinwamide also extended his condolences to Osunyikanmi's family, friends, political associates and the people of Ile-Oluji, praying for strength and comfort for those affected by his passing.Born on August 3, 1971, Osunyikanmi pursued higher education in political science, obtaining his first degree from Ondo State University, now Ekiti State University, before earning a master's degree from the University of Ibadan and a doctorate from Adekunle Ajasin University.His professional career spanned academia, state administration, political advisory responsibilities and international technical cooperation.His death has prompted tributes recognising his years of service to Ondo State and Nigeria.Details of his funeral arrangements had not been publicly announced at the time of this report.
- This story is filed under News on Glow 99.1 FM.
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