Personality in Focus
She Was an Exceptional Leader, Aare Emmanuelking Mourns Deputy Chief Whip, Onanuga
Chairman, Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Otunba (Dr.) Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, who is also the Yeye Oba of Makun Kingdom, and popularly known as Ijaya.
In an emotion-filled tribute, which he made available to Pointblank.ng, the Adron boss described late Onanuga as a beacon of hope, an exceptional leader, and a compassionate servant who dedicated her life to championing justice, empowering women, and working tirelessly toward societal development.
Until her untimely passing, Rt. Hon. Oriyomi Adewunmi Onanuga served as the Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, representing the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State. Her contributions to her constituency and the nation at large earned her widespread respect and admiration.
Reflecting on their decade-long relationship, which he said have been built on mutual respect and support, Aare Emmanuelking recounted her efforts in supporting the global vision of Adron Homes, and her instrumental role in the development of the popular Obaruwa Festival in Makun Kingdom.
Describing her as a woman of valor and resilience, Aare Adetola emphasized Rt. Hon. Oriyomi Adewunmi Onanuga’s llegacy as that of a trailblazer whose charisma, humility, and indomitable spirit inspired countless lives. Her courage and loyalty to her constituency, coupled with her ability to lead with dignity, have left an indelible mark on the sands of time.
While extending his condolences to her family, friends, the people of Ogun State and the entire nation, he prayed for strength and peace for all those affected by her loss, and urged them to take solace in the remarkable legacy she left behind.
Rt. Hon. Oriyomi Adewunmi Onanuga’s passing leaves an irreplaceable void in the hearts of her loved ones, her community, and the nation at large. Her legacy as a visionary leader and advocate for justice and equality will continue to inspire generations to come.
Following his milestone achievements as Chairman of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), the Chairman/CEO of Executive Group, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan has been officially announced as the Patron of the Police advocacy initiative in Lagos State, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report.
The POCACOV is the Nigeria Police Force advocacy initiative to help young people avoid cultism and other vices. It uses advocacy, awareness, and sensitization to help young people avoid vices by conducting community outreaches to schools, inner cities, rural areas, and urban centres. It also helps to rehabilitate and reintegrate those who have been cut in the web of cultism, crimes, and social vices.
It would be recalled that Dr. Ayo Ogunsan took up the Chairmanship job about a year ago and was able to use his grand standing as the Board Member of Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), prime supporter of security news beat association National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), and leadership of non-profit initiative, AKEM Foundation to champion his work and various impacting activities in the past one year. This is why POCACOV through its National Coordinator, ACP Olabisi Oluseyi Okuwobi on behalf of the Inspector General of Police announced his official elevation into the role of Patron of POCACOV in Lagos State.
The United Nations POLAC International Peace Advocate, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan expressed his gratitude to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun and the National Coordinator, ACP Okuwobi for the new role and promised to give direction to the new Chairman, Mr. Moses Oladimeji which will lead to improved performance of POCACOV in Lagos.
‘I will keep raiding our communities with love. We will give them food, shelter, etc. Police will do the Police work but I will do the policing of love’, Ogunsan affirmed.
This piece is contributed by Oki Samson
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection process.
A statement by Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga said his appointment, approved on Tuesday, takes effect from 7th March 2025, the same day the incumbent Oluwatoyin Madehin will retire.
Ogunjimi, 57, was first named as Madehin’s successor last December.
“A selection committee later chose him through a competitive, rigorous, and merit-based process involving Directors of Accounts in the Federal Civil Service. The committee conducted the process through three stages: a written assessment, an ICT proficiency test, and oral interviews.
“The selection process underscores President Tinubu’s commitment to promoting transparency, excellence, and competence in key public service positions,” the statement read in part.
Ogunjimi graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy.
He also obtained a Master’s in Accounting and Finance from the University of Lagos.
He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.
President Tinubu congratulated Ogunjimi on his appointment, and urged him to discharge his duties in the service with integrity, professionalism, and dedication to Nigeria’s service.
Mojisola Meranda has resigned as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
“This is a notice of resignation as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly,” Meranda read her resignation letter out at the plenary on Monday afternoon.
Meranda assumed office on January 13, 2025, following the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, who is reportedly poised for reinstatement.
Despite her brief tenure, lawmakers lauded her ability to lead effectively and foster a positive atmosphere in the Assembly.
Meranda resigned alongside all principal officers appointed with her.
