File: Former House of Representatives member, Sam Onuigbo.
A former House of Representatives member, Sam Onuigbo, who represented the Ikwuano/Umuahia North and Umuahia South Federal Constituency in Abia State from 2015 to 2023, has commended President Bola Tinubu for honouring Nigeria’s first Military Head of State, Major-General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, who hailed from the constituency.
Aguiyi-Ironsi was assassinated alongside the then Military Governor of the Western Region, Lt. Col. Adekunle Fajuyi, during the counter-coup in Ibadan on July 29, 1966, marking 60 years since his death this year.
Tinubu had paid tribute to Aguiyi-Ironsi, describing him as a symbol of patriotism, courage, discipline and selfless service to the nation.
In an appreciation letter addressed to the President, a copy of which was obtained by our correspondent on Tuesday, Onuigbo, who is also the President of GLOBE Legislators International, said the recognition accorded Aguiyi-Ironsi during activities marking the 60th anniversary of his assassination demonstrated deep historical insight on the part of the President.
