Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), OFR, represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the 60th memorial anniversary of Nigeria’s first military Head of State, Late Major General Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi, held in Umuahia, Abia State.
According to a media post by the Ministry of Defence on Thursday, July 30, 2026, General Musa attended the event on behalf of President Tinubu while dressed in traditional Igbo attire, symbolising unity and respect for the occasion.
It was revealed that the Chief of Defence Staff joined former President Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, former First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan, Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, and other distinguished personalities at the memorial ceremony.
The event brought together political leaders, military officers, traditional rulers, and members of the public to honour the life and legacy of Late General Aguiyi-Ironsi, who served as Nigeria’s first military Head of State.
Participants reflected on his contributions to national unity, peace, and the country’s development, while also paying tribute to his role in Nigeria’s history.
The memorial served as an opportunity to remember and celebrate the enduring legacy of the late military leader.
