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Adewunmi Onanuga

Nigerian politician and entrepreneur

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
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Source revisionJun 30, 2026
Entity authorityQ96003761 ↗
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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.

Early career and business background

Adewunmi Onanuga was born in Hammersmith, London, to Nigerian parents.

Before entering active politics, Onanuga was engaged in business activities. Her business experience contributed to her public profile and recognition within Ogun State political circles.

Her background in entrepreneurship was frequently referenced in media profiles discussing her transition into politics

Political career

Onanuga entered politics under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). She became active in Ogun State politics, where she built a strong support base.

Election to the House of Representatives

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.

Leadership roles

During her time in the National Assembly, she held key leadership positions including:

Chairperson

House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development

Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives

These roles placed her among the senior female lawmakers in the legislature.

Legislative activities and interests

Onanuga was involved in legislative oversight and parliamentary duties, particularly in areas related to:

Women empowerment

Social development

Community representation

Constituency projects in Ogun State

Her committee work focused on improving policies affecting women and vulnerable groups in Nigeria.

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This entry incorporates text from “Adewunmi Onanuga” on English Wikipedia. Contributors are listed in the page history. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License. Selected authority identifiers and statements are retrieved from Wikidata under CC0; their references and qualifiers remain part of the verification path.