Tinubu honours Aguiyi-Ironsi, hails him as symbol of unity, courage
“General Aguiyi-Ironsi rose through the ranks to become the first Nigerian General Officer Commanding the Nigerian Army and subsequently Nigeria’s first Military Head of State during one of the most critical periods in our national history,” Tinubu said.
By Kingsley Omonobi UMUAHIA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to Nigeria’s first Military Head of State, the late General Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi, describing him as a symbol of patriotism, courage, discipline and selfless service to the nation.
Tinubu reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s unity and strengthening democratic institutions, stressing that the values demonstrated by national heroes remained important for nation-building.
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