President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to Nigeria’s first military leader, late Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, saying his leadership at a critical period in the country’s history helped preserve national unity.
Tinubu stated this on Wednesday in Umuahia, Abia State, during the 60th anniversary ceremony marking the death of Aguiyi-Ironsi, who became Nigeria’s first military Head of State.
Represented at the event by the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, the President described Aguiyi-Ironsi as a leader who placed national interest above personal considerations.
“He understood that leadership demands sacrifice, and throughout his career, he placed the interests of the nation above personal consideration,” Tinubu said.
The president noted that Aguiyi-Ironsi assumed leadership at a time Nigeria was facing serious political uncertainty and national tension.
“His assumption of leadership came at a time when Nigeria faced immense political uncertainty and national anxiety,” he said.
Tinubu acknowledged that although Aguiyi-Ironsi’s tenure was
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