Ironsi’s Memorial: President Tinubu Pledges to Sustain Nigeria’s Unity
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Boniface Okoro in Umuahia
President Bola Tinubu yesterday reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to preserving the unity of Nigeria, saying the values of patriotism and discipline exemplified by the country’s first military Head of State, Gen. Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi, remain the bedrock of nation building.
Represented by the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, at the 60th memorial celebration of the late general in Umuahia, Tinubu said the government remains resolute in its commitment to preserving the unity of Nigeria and strengthening the institutions that safeguard Nigeria’s democracy, security, and development.
