Tinubu, Abass, Abiodun pay tribute as Onanuga is laid to rest

The remains of the former House of Representatives Deputy Chief Whip, Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga, were laid to rest on Friday, in Sagamu, Ogun State.

Onanuga who represented Ikenne, Sagamu and Remo North Federal Constituency, died on January 15th at the age of 59 years.

At the burial, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu described the former lawmaker, as a hardworking woman whose contributions at the 9th and 10th Assemblies were unquantifiable.

Tinubu represented by his Chief of Staff, Rt. Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, condoled with the immediate family of the deceased, his political associates and constituents over the loss, and prayed that God grant the deceased eternal rest.

Also speaking, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abass said the late lawmaker was a diligent woman who provided her people with full representation in the Green Chamber during her lifetime.

The Speaker maintained that Hon. Onanuga was a pious woman who demonstrated sterling leadership in handling issues at the committee level, especially when she was the chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs.

Commiserating with the people of her constituency and the entire state, the Speaker noted that the deceased would be greatly missed for being a partner in progress.

In his remarks, the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, described Hon. Onanuga as a dependable ally who was committed to the growth of humanity.

The governor said she lived a life of impact by executing people-oriented projects in her constituency, emphasising that she was a reliable partner in state and national development.

Prince Abiodun noted that since she was nominated to represent the state at the National Assembly, she remained committed and demonstrated uncommon virtues in leadership at the 9th and 10th Assemblies, adding that she was reliable, consistent, and hardworking.

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