President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sadness over the passing of Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, the deputy chief whip of the House of Representatives and representative of the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State.
The lawmaker died on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, following a brief illness.
Onanuga served as Chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development in the 9th Assembly and deputy Chief Whip in the 10th Assembly.
”She never stopped serving her constituency, and her passion for building a better Nigeria will remain unforgettable in the hearts of those who came in direct contact with her.
”Rep. Onanuga was also a role model for women in politics, demonstrating that with hard work, integrity, and dedication to just causes, women can be effective leaders in politics, ” the President said in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga.
On behalf of the Federal Government, President Tinubu offered his deepest condolences to Onanuga’s family, her loved ones, the government and the people of Ogun State, particularly her constituents in Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency.
He prayed that God will grant the soul of the departed eternal rest and provide divine comfort to her family and all who mourn her loss.
