Victoria Aguiyi-Ironsi: Buhari, Umahia Mourn As Two First Ladies Die Within Hours

Umuahia, the Abia State capital was thrown into mourning on Monday with the news of the death of the widow of the country’s first Military Head of State, Gen Thompson Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi, Lady Victoria Aguiyi-Ironsi.

 GreenWhiteGreen GWG reports that she died on Monday morning, less than 24 hours after the wife of the late Premier of the defunct Eastern region, Dr Michael Okpara died.

Remarkably, both nonagenarians were from Umuahia.

Lady Aguiyi-Ironsi according to a close family source died of an old age-related ailment.

The source was quoted as saying that the corpse had just been deposited in the mortuary.

Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari has extended condolences to the Aguiyi-Ironsi family, and government and people of Abia State on the passing of Chief Mrs Victoria Aguiyi-Ironsi.

The President affirmed 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.

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 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.

The President said that he 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.

Send Us A Press Statement Advertise With Us Contact Us

 And For More Nigerian News Visit GWG.NG