A member of the House of Representatives, representing Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency of Ondo State, Hon. Raphael Nomiye, is dead.
Hon. Nomiye, popularly called Groovy, slumped and died at his residence at Gwarimpa estate, Abuja, in the early hours of November 23, 2013, Saturday.
The Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Command, Mrs. Hyelhira Altine Daniel, who confirmed the incidence, said the command is still investigating the cause of his death.
Biography notice:
Raphael Nomiye was born to the Royal family of Chief & Mrs. Jeremiah Sego Nomiye at Molutehin in Ugbo ward VI in IIaje Local Government Area of Ondo State on the 6th February, 1963.
Had his primary Education at Molutehin; His secondary Education at Kings College of commerce, Buguma, Rivers-State. He proceeded to the prestigious University of Benin where he bagged a bachelor’s degree (BA.) in public Administration.
Hon Prince Rapheal Oloye Nomiye has always been a beloved community promoter; a philanthropist and an epitome of selfless service to his people. He was the Chairman, IIaje Major Communities (7 communities); the chairman, (21 IIaje Communities of ) Express/Conoco oil Communities Association; The Chairman, AICECUM ( 49 Chevron Host Communities in Ilaje Ondo State). And the current Chairman, IIaje Regional Development Council. He has also served on the Board of the Ondo State oil producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) as COMMISSIONER.
He was an industrious person and a successful businessman. He was the Chairman / M.D of RAFEGOS International Companies Ltd. He was an appropriate person to represent the good people of Ilaje Ese-Odo Federal Constituency at the lower House of the National Assembly, for a qualitative representation.
Late Raphael Nomiye’s married and blessed with God Fearing children.