The remains of the daughter of the late Nigerian Head of State, Lady Caroline Aguiyi- Ironsi have been laid to rest in her Country home,Umuanna Village, Ndume Ibeku in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State.
Speaking during the Condolence visit after a funeral mass held in her honour by the St Thereas Catholic Church Afaraukwu, the Governor Dr Alex Otti described Lady Caroline Aguiyi-Ironsi as a woman of substance with a heart of gold and human kindness.
Dr Otti represented by his Deputy, Chief Ikechukwu Emetu noted that the deceased was a caring woman who touched the lives of so many with her kindness, warmth, and compassion.
He called on the family to uphold the sterling legacy of love and generousity examplified by the decreased and prayed God to give them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss as well as grant the soul of the deceased eternal rest.
Responding on behalf of the family, a former Minister of Defence and Son of the late Major Gen, Aguiyi-Ironsi, Amb. Thomas Aguiyi-Ironsi thanked the Governor for coming to identify with the family during this trying period and prayed God’s wisdom and good health to enable him deliver on his electoral mandate.
Late Caroline Aguiyi-Ironsi was aged 68 and survived by a daughter, Chidera Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, Sisters, Brothers, and other nermerous relatives.
