January 15, (THEWILL) – The lawmaker representing Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State in the House of Representatives, Adewunmi Onanuga, has died at the age of 59.
Onanuga, who was born on December 2, 1965, passed away on Wednesday following a brief illness.
In a statement confirming her death, the Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Akin Rotimi Jr., described Onanuga as a dedicated public servant and a visionary leader whose life was marked by exceptional commitment to her constituents and the nation.
Onanuga, popularly known as “Ijaya”, was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2019 on the platform of the All Progressives Congress.
During her first term, she served as Chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, where she championed policies aimed at empowering women and advancing social welfare.
Re-elected in 2023, she was appointed Deputy Chief Whip of the 10th Assembly, a position she used to advocate for legislative discipline and excellence during parliamentary proceedings.
Rotimi Jr. described Onanuga as an intelligent and passionate leader whose humility and drive for excellence earned her admiration among colleagues and constituents.
“Representative Onanuga’s impactful contributions to Nigeria’s political landscape reflected her unwavering dedication to public service and her commitment to building a better society. Her loss is deeply felt, not only by her family and constituents but also by the entire National Assembly,” the statement read.
The House extended its condolences to her family, the people of Ogun State, and the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North constituency.
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