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Reps Minority caucus mourns late female colleague, Onanuga
The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has expressed condolences to the leadership, members of the 10th House, and the entire legislature over the demise of the Deputy Chief Whip, Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga. She passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, after a brief illness.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Caucus Minority Leader, Rep. Kingsley Chinda; Minority Whip, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ali Isa J.C.; Deputy Minority Leader, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Madaki; and Deputy Minority Whip, Rt. Hon. George Ozodinobi, on Friday in Abuja.
The Caucus described Onanuga as an outstanding lawmaker and resourceful politician whose passion for good governance and interest in the personal development of people were unequivocal.
“No doubt, the House has lost a valuable asset whose unique contributions to debates, assignments, and forthrightness on developmental issues, as well as her unrestrained support for all—regardless of party affinity, ethnicity, and religion—were unparalleled. She was a natural bridge-builder, a resilient politician, and an altruistic personality who consistently demonstrated unusual interest and uncommon support in realizing the 10th House Legislative Agenda and in the personal development of Members,” the statement read.
“Though it is very painful to lose her at a time when her unfeigned interventions for national development and meaningful transformation of Nigeria are most needed, we take solace in the fact that she distinguished herself creditably during her time in the House of Representatives. As the Deputy Chief Whip and Member representing the people of Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency, she performed her duties with grace, selflessness, and excellence. She will be remembered for her candor, boldness, insights, and ingenuity toward national cohesion, as well as her sustained advocacy for the emancipation of women, youths, and ordinary Nigerians.”
The statement further noted: “From our interactions with her as members of the leadership and colleagues in the 10th House of Representatives, she was very dedicated and committed to her responsibilities. Through her legislative position and various intervention initiatives, Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga positively impacted lives not only in her constituency but across Ogun State, the South West zone, and Nigeria as a whole. It is gratifying that she was a beacon of hope, a source of inspiration, and a shining light to many.”
“Though we are pained by her shocking departure from this earth, as mere mortals, we submit to the will of the Almighty, who gives and takes when He wills. We pray that God will repose her soul and grant her eternal peace. It is also our prayer that our Creator will comfort her immediate and extended family and grant us all the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss, Amen.
“Adieu, our dear friend, colleague, and associate, Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga”, the statement read.
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umar Radda, over the passing of his mother, Hajiya Safarau Umar Baribari.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, Dr. Ganduje described Hajiya Safarau’s death as a profound loss that has left a deep void in the hearts of her family, friends, and the people of Katsina State.
Extending his sympathies, the APC National Chairman condoled with Governor Radda, the bereaved family, and the entire people of Katsina State during this difficult time.
He acknowledged the remarkable contributions of the late Hajiya Safarau and prayed for Almighty Allah (SWT) to grant her eternal rest in Jannatul Firdaus while strengthening the family to bear this irreplaceable loss.
Dr. Ganduje urged Governor Radda and others affected to find comfort in the cherished memories and enduring legacy of the deceased.
Reaffirming the APC’s support, the former Kano State governor assured the people of Katsina State of the party’s solidarity in their time of grief and prayed that Allah (SWT) grant the departed soul Al-Jannah Firdaus. Ameen.
The wife of Senator Isah Jibrin (Echocho), Hajia Aishat has offered cash and food items worth millions of naira to widows and vulnerable women across Dekina local government Councils, promises to take similar gesture across the nine local government in Kogi East.
The exercise which was tagged: “Widows Empowerment”, saw the Senator’s wife distributing cash and food items to cushion the effect of Ramadan.
Items distributed are bags of rice bags of salt, cartons of seasoning, maggi etc, which were evenly distributed to widows and vulnerable women across party lines.
A beneficiary who spoke with our correspondent at Odu in Dekina Local Government Council, Hon Fitumi thanked Hajia for her continuous effort in coming through for widows and vulnerable regularly.
She acknowledged similar gesture by Senator Isah Jibrin (Echocho), a fortnight ago at Ankpa when youths in their numbers from three Local Government Areas were trained in Agriculture and empowered, stressing that people are now living testimony to the effort of the lawmaker.
“”We are aware of several intervention projects, empowerment and developmental projects of Senator Echocho and we are not surprised seeing Hajia toeing the similar path.
“The distribution of food items and cash today is not only a rekindling of hope to the beneficiaries, but an encouragement that despite their condition, they were not forgotten.
Hajia Labran, and other APC Women leaders who spoke on behalf of women, applauded Hajia Aisha Echocho and pray Allah to strengthen her to carry on, urged others to emulate her sustainable initiatives.
The women advised other political office holders to emulate what is good and just, which they believed would strengthen the party.
As part of the activities to celebrate the golden anniversary of the University of Calabar, the wife of the President of the Senate, Mrs Ekaette Unoma Godswill Akpabio was on Saturday, March 22, 2025 conferred with an honorary doctorate degree in Education Management.
The ceremony held at the main campus of the institution in Calabar, Cross River State also saw the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike awarded the honorary doctorate degree in Law.
Other awardees included Major General Moses Bisong Obi (rtd) (Doctor of Peace and Conflict Studies) and Supreme Court Justice, Emmanuel Akomaye Obi (Doctor of Law).
In her acceptance speech after the conferment by the 15th Emir of Kano and Chancellor of the University, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, the wife of the Senate President, Mrs Akpabio thanked the Governing Council and Management of the University for finding her worthy of the honour.
A statement by the Special Assistant on Media/communication to the President of the Senate, Anietie Ekong quoted Mrs Akpabio as saying “I am happy to be honoured with this award from the prestigious University of Calabar that I have heard so much about from my dear husband, an alumnus of this great institution.
“I was wondering when I will join him as a great Malabress and that day has come and I am grateful to the University for this honour,” she said.
Mrs Akpabio promised to work with other awardees especially the Minister of the FCT to provide infrastructural assistance to the university.
In a citation the University extolled Mrs Akpabio for her philanthropic and humanitarian efforts towards uplifting the lives of women and the vulnerable of the society through her non governmental organisation, the Family Life Enhancement Initiative.
She was also recognized as a Champion of women’s rights and as one who used her position as the First Lady of Akwa Ibom State to fight for the inclusion of more women in governance.
On his part, Chief Wike said he was honoured to be among the recipients of award. He extolled the Visitor of the University, President Bola Tinubu for working tirelessly to promote tertiary education in the country.
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