Ogun State Ministry of Environment task force has swung into action towards eradicating street trading and display of wares on setbacks across the state.

The clamp down took place at panseke, under bridge, Omida, Sapon markets as well as Iyana-Motuary junction, within the state capital.

The taskforce, which included officials from the Ministry, Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, (TRACE), So-Safe Corps and Environmental marshals led by the Special Adviser to the State Governor, Alhaji Faruk Akintunde, said the enforcement was necessary to make traders comply with environmental laws, on maintenance of setbacks for safety of lives and property, adding that the government was not out to inconvenient them, rather on the lookout for their safety.

He said, several warnings have been sent to the traders ahead of the raid by the State Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ola Oresanya, adding that wares belonging to recalcitrant traders were seized and would only be claimed with payment of fine, saying the security of lives were paramount to the state government.

Reacting, a trader at panseke market, Mrs. Elizabeth Oladoyin, said that the Iyaloja and Babaloja of Panseke Market have sent out several warnings to the marketers to desist from displaying wares on the walkways to avoid traffic jams, and unnecessary accident that may occur.

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the death of the Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga, as a colossal loss to the country.

Hon. Onanuga, who represented Sagamu, Ikenne, and Remo North Federal Constituencies, died on Wednesday after a brief illness.

The Governor, during a visit to the Sagamu residence of the Onanugas, said that her death was shocking, sad, devastating, and a painful one to accept.

He described the late politician as very loyal and a dependable ally, adding that she was reliable, very consistent, and extremely hardworking.

The Governor promised that the state government would stand by the family.

“She was very loyal, very dependable, very consistent, very reliable. She was extremely hardworking, and besides the fact that this has come untimely, this has happened in the wrong order.

“We have lost a gem of a woman, not just in Sagamu or Remo, but the state and the country. She was one of our shining stars; she has impacted so many lives.

“She was the Deputy Chief Whip and contributed her own in the National Assembly. She sponsored bills; she was very intelligent, articulate, eloquent, bold, and audacious,” he said.

The Governor also described the late lawmaker as very tenacious, adding that when she believed in anything, she saw such a task to a logical conclusion.

Speaking on behalf of the family, Dr. John Okoh thanked the Governor for standing by the family during this sad moment, noting that the family would continue to live up to her legacies.

The Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Adewunmi Onanuga, has died.

Her passing was confirmed in a statement issued by the House Spokesman, Akin Rotimi, on Wednesday evening.

“It is with profound sorrow that the House of Representatives announces the passing of Rt Hon Adewunmi Onanuga, who, until her demise, served as the Deputy Chief Whip of the House, representing the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State. She passed away earlier today, January 15, 2025, after a brief illness,” the statement read.

Onanuga, born on December 2, 1965, was a dedicated public servant and visionary leader. She was first elected to the House in 2019 on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. As Chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, she championed policies to empower women and advance social welfare.

The statement further highlighted that she was re-elected in 2023 and appointed Deputy Chief Whip of the 10th Assembly, where she showed exceptional leadership and commitment to legislative discipline.

Affectionately known as ‘Ijaya,’ Onanuga was admired for her intellect, humility, and drive for excellence. Her legacy of service and dedication to improving Nigeria’s political landscape will continue to inspire future generations.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by her family. May her soul rest in peace.