By Steven Atokolo
The House of Representatives has announced the passing of Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, who, until her demise, served as the Deputy Chief Whip of the House.
She was representing the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State before her passing away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, after a brief illness.
Representative Onanuga was a dedicated public servant, a visionary leader, and a passionate advocate for her constituents. She was born on December 2, 1965.
She was first elected to the House in 2019 on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). During that tenure, she served as Chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development in the 9th Assembly, where she championed policies to empower women and advance social welfare.
She was re-elected in 2023 and 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
A statement from Office of the House of Representatives Spokesman, National Assembly
read in part: “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”.
House of Reps loses Deputy Chief Whip Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga
