Kemi Nelson was a respected Nigerian politician. She was a former Southwest Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress.
Nelson has played an essential role in Nigerian politics since 1999. She was the lone lady member of the Lagos State Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC). Sadly, Nelson passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022, as per the news announced by the party.
Obituary: APC Women Leader Kemi Nelson Dies Aged 66
Gboyega Akosile, the Head Press Secretary to Lagos State Governor, reported the death news of Kemi Nelson.
Akosile tweeted: “We lost a dear soul to the cold hands of death earlier today. May, the soul of the late Chief Mrs. Kemi Nelson, former Southwest Women Leader of the @OfficialAPCNg. RIP, and may God grant her immediate family, friends, and associates the fortitude to bear this loss.”
Similarly, her party APC wrote on its official Twitter handle, @OfficialAPCNg: “RIP Chief Mrs. Kemi Nelson. Our great party has lost a front-line woman leader, democrat and urbane individual whose progressive politics inspired many.”
Nelson was only 66 years old at the time of her death. She was showered with wishes and blessings by the public of Nigeria on social media.
What Happened To Kemi Nelson? Her Death Cause
As disclosed by her family, Kemi Nelson was unwell for a while. She was admitted to a hospital treating an undisclosed disease.
The grieving family members state Nelson was wandering around various medical facilities in Nigeria seeking treatment. The information suggests that her illness was critical and required immediate attention.
The APC leader passed away after a protracted illness; the cause of her death is not public yet.
Nelson left behind her spouse, Adeyemi Nelson, her childhood sweetheart, and three kids. In 1987, the couple exchanged vows.
Per the reports, Nelson’s husband is a retired Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs, director.
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Who Is Kemi Nelson? Her Wikipedia
Kemi Nelson was born in Lagos, Nigeria, on February 9, 1956. She was an influential leader and well-recognized socialite.
Nelson studied at the Anglican Girls Grammar School. She then became a qualified nurse at the University College Hospital Ibadan. In 2002, Nelson received a Master of Business Administration degree from Lagos State University.
Nelson began her political career in the 1990s. She joined the National Republican Convention (NRC) during the regime of General Ibrahim Babangida.
The woman politician competed for the Lagos West Senatorial district senate in 1992, but she lost to Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In 1998, she won the seat at the Ikeja Federal Constituency in the house of assembly. However, she had to step down after the death of General Abacha. From 1999 to 2003, she served as the Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.
According to her LinkedIn profile, Nelson was serving as the Executive Director of the Nigerian Insurance Social Trust Fund.