Adewunmi Onanuga

Otunba Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga (2 December 1965 – 15 January 2025), popularly known as Ijaya, was a Nigerian politician and businessman who served as the Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives representing Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency until her death on 15 January 2025.^[1]

Rt. Hon Adewunmi Onanuga
Born	Otunba Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga (1965-12-02)2 December 1965
Died	15 January 2025(2025-01-15) (aged 59)
Other names	Yomi Onanuga

Early life and politics

Adewunmi Onanuga was born in Hammersmith, London, to Nigerian parents. In 2019, she contested and won the elections as member, representing Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency in Ogun State, Nigeria, on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC). She was re-elected in 2023 for a second term and previously served as Chairperson, House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development.^[2][3][4]

Death

Onanuga died after a brief illness on 15 January 2025, at the age of 59.^[1][5]