Ex-lawmaker hails Tinubu for honouring Aguiyi-Ironsi
Former lawmaker Sam Onuigbo praises President Tinubu for honouring Nigeria’s first military head of state, Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, 60 years after his assass Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-lawmaker-hails-tinubu-for-honouring-aguiyi-ironsi/
Former lawmaker Sam Onuigbo has praised President Bola Tinubu for honoring Nigeria's first military head of state, Major-General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, on the 60th anniversary of his assassination. Aguiyi-Ironsi, from Onuigbo's Abia State constituency, was killed during a counter-coup in Ibadan in 1966. Tinubu recognized Aguiyi-Ironsi as a symbol of patriotism, discipline, and commitment to national unity.
Onuigbo lauded the recognition, stating it demonstrated the President's historical insight and commitment to the nation's evolving socio-political history. The honor came as military personnel salaries and emoluments were upgraded, showcasing Tinubu's dedication to the Armed Forces. Onuigbo urged Nigerians to continue supporting the Tinubu administration's efforts to build a more united, peaceful, and prosperous Nigeria.
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