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House of Rep Dep Chief Whip, Adewunmu Onanuga dies at 59
The Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Adewunmi Onanuga is dead.
Onanuga, representing the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
The House Spokesman, Akin Rotimi, announced Onanuga’s demise in a statement on Wednesday evening.
“It is with profound sorrow that the House of Representatives announces the passing of Rt Hon Adewunmi 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,” the statement read.
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“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.
“She was first elected to the House in 2019 on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. 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,”
According to the statement, she was re-elected in 2023 and 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.”
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