The remains of Lady Caroline Aguiyi – Ironsi , the daughter of Nigeria’ s former Head of State , General Thomas Umunnankwe Aguiyi-Ironsi was laid to rest on Saturday, at Umuana village, Ndume Ibeku in Umuahia North Local Government Area, Abia State.
Lady Caroline died at the age of 68 years.
A funeral mass was held in her honour at St. Theresa Catholic Church, Afaraukwu,in the state
In her lifetime, she was popular in the community for her kindness to the people and advocacy for the ordinary people.
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, who paid condolence visit during the funeral, described the late Lady Caroline Aguiyi-Ironsi as a woman of substance with a heart of gold, pure and natural.
Otti, represented by his Deputy, Ikechuckwu Emetu, opined that Caroline was a truly caring woman who touched the lives of so many people with her kindness, warmth, and compassion.
He urged the family to remain strong and look forward to the positive side of life in recognition of the legacy of love and generosity exemplified by the deceased.
Responding on behalf of the family, former Minister of Defence and son of late General Aguiyi-Ironsi, Thomas Aguiyi Ironsi expressed gratitude to the Governor for identifying with the family during the trying period and prayed for God’s wisdom and good health to enable him deliver on his ongoing programmes in the state.
Lady Caroline Aguiyi-Ironsi was survived by daughter, Chidera Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, sisters, brothers and others numerous relatives.
