JUST IN: Local Government Vice Chairman dies after brief illness

JUST IN: Local Government Vice Chairman dies after brief illness

Late Mrs Remilekun Nutayi, the Vice-Chairman, Badagry-West Local Council Development Area during campaign.

Mrs Remilekun Nutayi, the Vice-Chairman, Badagry-West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos is dead.
Mr Zosu Solomon, the Chief Press Secretary to the chairman of the council, Alhaji Rauf Yemaren confirmed the death in a statement on Sunday in Badagry.
According to him, the vice-chairman died on Saturday after a brief illness in Badagry.
“Nutayi’s passing which occurred less than two months after assuming office, has left residents, political associates, and party faithful devastated.
“Before venturing into politics, she served as a dedicated teacher under the Lagos State Government, where she impacted countless lives.
“She later brought that same zeal into governance, distinguishing herself as Supervisor for Education in the Local Government, where she diligently discharged her duties with integrity and commitment.
“During the last local government election, she keenly contested for the position of Chairman of Badagry West LCDA,” he said
Solomon described Nutayi as a
committed grassroots mobiliser and steadfast member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who was widely admired for her humility, compassion, and drive for community development.
“Born into royalty, she was the daughter of Oba Oyekan Adekanmi, the Alapa of Apa Egun Awori Kingdom, Badagry.
“Her life reflected discipline, respect for tradition, and a passion for the progress of her people,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the council, Mr Rauf Yemaren, has described her death as “a monumental tragedy that has created a painful vacuum in leadership.”
He extended condolences to her family, the royal palace of Apa, and the entire Badagry community.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that she was the third female elected administrator to have died in Lagos, barely two months after their swearing-in.
She was the third female elected administrator to have died in Lagos this year, barely two months after their swearing-in.

NAN reports that Ibeju Lekki councilor, Oluwakemi Rufai died barely two weeks after her swearing-in while Zainab Shotayo, female councillor from Odiolowo-Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area died a few days later. (NAN)(