“General Aguiyi-Ironsi was an outstanding professional soldier whose military career was marked by discipline, courage, loyalty, and unwavering commitment to duty. Advertisement“His assumption of leadership came at a time when Nigeria faced immense political uncertainty and national anxiety. Although his tenure was brief, he demonstrated a firm commitment to preserving national unity, restoring stability and maintaining the integrity of the Nigerian State. The values of patriotism, discipline, selfless service, integrity, and national unity, which General Aguiyi-Ironsi exemplified, remain as relevant today as they were 60 years ago,” President Tinubu stated. AdvertisementIn their goodwill messages, former President Obasanjo, former Chief of Army Staff, General Azubuike Onyeabo Ihejirika, Rtd.