By John Obi
The House of Representatives has announced the passing of Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga,its Deputy Chief Whip.
In a statement on its official X account late Wednesday, the House said Rt Hon. Onanuga died earlier Wednesday, January 15,2025 .
The statement reads:
It is with profound sorrow that the
@HouseNGR
announces the passing of Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, who, until her demise, served as the Deputy Chief Whip of the House, representing the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State.
·She passed away earlier today, January 15, 2025, after a brief illness.
Representative Onanuga, born on December 2, 1965, was a dedicated public servant, a visionary leader, and a passionate advocate for her constituents.
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She was first elected to the House in 2019 on the platform of the
@OfficialAPCNg
. During that tenure, she served as Chairperson of the House C’ttee on Women Affairs & Social Development in the 9th Assembly, where she championed policies to empower women & advance social welfare.
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Re-elected in 2023, she was appointed Deputy Chief Whip of the 10th Assembly, a role in which she demonstrated exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to legislative discipline, particularly during parliamentary sittings.
Affectionately known as ‘ Ijaya,’ Rep. Onanuga’s intellect, passion, humility, and drive for excellence earned her admiration among her colleagues and constituents alike.
Her impactful contributions to Nigeria’s political landscape reflected her passion for creating a better society and her tireless dedication to public service.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, associates, the Government and People of Ogun State – particularly the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North constituency – and the entire membership of the National Assembly.
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