Buhari Mourns The Death Of Wife Of 1st Military Head Of State
POLITICS DIGEST – President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with Aguiyi-Ironsi’s family, government and people of Abia State over the death of Mrs Victoria Aguiyi-Ironsi, wife of the first military Head of State, Major General Johnson Thomas Aguiyi-Ironsi.
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President Buhari, in a statement issued Monday by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, said Lady Victoria’s incredible strength and exceptional courage during one of the darkest moments in the nation’s history put her as a mother of the nation, God-fearing and a foremost woman of valour.
The President said the former First Lady would be remembered for laying a solid foundation for women’s leadership role in the seat of power.
President Buhari said the deceased “passionately” championed the welfare and wellbeing of families of military officers as a founding member of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association.
The President recognised that 55 years after the death of General J.T Aguiyi-Ironsi, Lady Victoria never stopped working for the greater good of Nigeria, and for peace, stability, healing and reconciliation in the land.
