By Osahon Osahon
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Aguiyi-Ironsi family, government and people of Abia State, on the passing of Mrs. Victoria Aguyi-Ironsi.
The President in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Femi Adesina, described the late wife of Nigeria’s first military Head of State, Major General Johnson Thomas, as a woman of incredible strength and exceptional courage.
Buhari, who hailed the pioneering role of the deceased as a founding member of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association, noted that the she continued to work for the greater good of Nigeria.
“The President affirms that Lady Victoria’s incredible strength and exceptional courage during one of the darkest moments in our nation’s history pedestals her as a mother of the nation, God-fearing and a foremost woman of valour.
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“The President notes that the former First Lady will be remembered for laying a solid foundation for women’s leadership role in the seat of power and as a founding member of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association; she passionately championed the welfare and wellbeing of families of military officers.
“The President recognises 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.
“The President sincerely hopes that Lady Victoria’s labours for the country will not be in vain, and joins all Nigerians in praying for the repose of the soul of the departed and comfort for those who mourn,” Adesina’s statement said.
Victoria Aguiyi-Ironsi died on Monday, at the age of 97.
