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![Wiki Loves Africa Share pictures of "African people at work" with the entire world and win great prizes! Find out more Cerrar Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi From Wikipedia, free encyclopedia Major General JTUAguiyiIronsi.JPG 2nd Head State Nigeria In office 16 January 1966 – 19 July Preceded by Nnamdi Azikiwe Succeeded Yakubu Gowon Officer Commanding, Nigerian Army 1965 Sir Christopher Welby-Everard Personal details Born 3 March 1924 Umuahia, Abia State, Died 29 (aged 42) Lalupon, Oyo Nationality Political party None (military) Spouse(s) Victoria Aguyi-Ironsi Military service Allegiance Service/branch Flag Headquarters.svg Years 1942–1966 Rank Unit Commander, Brigade Commands Force ONUC Thomas Umunnakwe (3 1966) was a senior military officer first State. He seized power in ensuing chaos following 15 coup, serving as from until his murder on group mutinous Northern army soldiers who revolted against government what popularly called Counter Coup. The nightstand time he was. used to salvage situation, but this rather led grievous catastrophic dilemma for country. Today both Biafra are still recover experience. Contents [hide] 1 Early life 2 career Fall First Republic 4 state 4.1 194 days 5 coup assassination 6 Legend 7 8 Award 9 See also 10 References life[edit] born father Mazi (means Mister Igbo) Ezeugo Aguiyi 1924, Umuahia-Ibeku, present-day Nigeria. eight years old, when moved older sister Anyamma, married Theophilius John Sierra Leonean diplomat Umuahia. subsequently took last name brother-in-law name, became figure. At age 18, joined wishes sister. had primary secondary school educations Umauhia Kano.[1] career[edit] 1942, Army, rank private seventh battalion. got promoted 1946 company sergeant major. Also 1946, sent an training course Staff College, Camberley, England. 1949, after completion second lieutenant Royal West African Frontier Force. captain 1953 again 1955. part officers served Queen Elizabeth II United Kingdom Nigeria’s equerry she visited 1956. 1960, made commandant fifth battalion Kano, Nigeria, colonel Later headed contingent force Nation peace keeping Congo (now Zaire). 196-1962, attaché High Commission London Kingdom. During period brigadier general during tenure attended some courses Imperial Defence college (renamed College Studies 1970), Seaford House, Belgrave Square. 1964 appointed Nations forces (Zaire). 1965, major general. that same year CB handed over position GOC (making him indigenous head Army). 1966, officers, Chukwuma Nzeogwu, overthrew central regional governments killed prime minister, tried take control failed d'état. Nzeogwu countered, captured imprisoned Aguiyi-Ironsi. named 17 held northern government, Aguiyi-Ironsi.[2] Republic[edit] Main article: d'état On 14 Soldiers mostly Igbo extraction Kaduna Okpanam near Asaba, present day Delta state, eradicated uppermost echelon politicians Western provinces.This other factors effectively Republican Government. Though Aguiyi-Ironsi, Igbo, purportedly slated assassination, Lagos, Federal Capital Territory.[3] With President refusing intervene insure continuity civilian rule, Gun point[4] forced remaining members Balewa's Government resign, then Senate president Nwafor Orizu, another acting Azikiwe's absence, officially surrender him, staging own ending Republic. state[edit] office[edit] inherited deeply fractured its ethnic religious cleavages. fact none high-profile victims were extraction, main beneficiaries country believe it conspiracy. dispel notion courting aggrieved groups through political appointments patronage, failure punish plotters promulgation now infamous "Decree No. 34"—which abrogated country's federal structure exchange unitary one— crystallized conspiracy theory.[5] short regime promulgated raft decrees. Among them Constitution Suspension Amendment Decree No.1, which suspended most articles (though left intact those sections constitution dealt fundamental human rights, freedom expression conscience intact). Circulation Newspaper No.2 removed restrictions press put place preceding administration.[6] According Ndayo Uko, no.2 serve "as kind gesture press.." safeguard himself went later promulgate Defamatory Offensive No.44 "offense display or pass pictorial representation, sing songs, play instruments words likely provoke any section country."[6] per proposals single man committee[7] passed controversial Unification 34 aimed unify into state. assassination[edit] spent night Ibadan, nationwide tour. His host, Lieutenant Colonel Adekunle Fajuyi, Governor alerted possible mutiny within army. desperately contact Chief Staff, Gowon, unreachable. early hours morning, surrounded Theophilus Danjuma.[8] Danjuma arrested questioned about alleged complicity saw demise Sardauna Sokoto, Ahmadu Bello. circumstances leading death remain subject much controversy body Fajuyi discovered nearby forest. Legend[edit] swagger stick stuffed crocodile mascot carried "Charlie". invulnerable dodge deflect bullets mission Congo. Despite stories, probably something do "Aguiyi" translates "crocodile" Igbo.[9] wife 1953. Aguiyi-Ironsi's Nigeria's Minister 30 August 2006 forty father's death.[10] Award[edit] Gallantry medal (was awarded Austrian Lt Col Maj Njoku, two expatriates twelve their role freeing ambulance unit Congolese authorities because they claimed Belgian parachutists). also[edit] References[edit] Jump up ^ "nigeria johnson thomas umunnakwe aguiyi ironsi biography profile". Obotetukudo, Solomon (2011). Inaugural Addresses Ascension Speeches Elected Non elected presidents minister 1960 -2010. University Press America. pp. 56–57. Time Magazine "Nigeria: Men Sandhurst". Gamji.com "Operation Aure". "General Ironsi's Address May 1966.". Retrieved February 2017. to: b Ndaeyo. Romancing gun: promoter rule. "OPERATION". "1966: Ironsi". Siollun, Max. Oil, politics violence: culture (1966–1976). p. 63. Nwankwere, Lucky; Kilete, Molly (2006-08-31). "Obasanjo drops Minister…Aguiyi-Ironsi’s son takes over". Online 2007-01-25. LATE MAJ GEN JTU AGUIYI IRONSI offices 16, 29, [show] v t e Heads Chiefs (COAS) Authority WorldCat Identities VIAF: 55658181 LCCN: n87114714 Categories: births1966 deathsPeople UmuahiaHeads NigeriaAssassinated politiciansLeaders ousted coupNigerian generalsBritish personnel World War IIPeople CrisisIgbo politiciansPeople murdered heads state20th-century Navigation menu Not logged inTalkContributionsCreate accountLog inArticleTalkReadEditView historySearch Search Wikipedia Go page Featured content Current events Random article Donate store Interaction Help About Community portal Recent changes Contact Tools What links here Related Upload file Special pages Permanent link Page information Wikidata item Cite Print/export Create book Download PDF Printable version Languages Afrikaans Català Dansk Deutsch Español Esperanto Français 한국어 Hrvatski Italiano 日本語 Norsk Polski Português Русский Српски / srpski Suomi Svenska Yorùbá 中文 Edit This edited October 2017, 15:59. 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| 2nd Head of State of Nigeria |
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In office
16 January 1966 – 19 July 1966 |
| Preceded by | Nnamdi Azikiwe |
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| Succeeded by | Yakubu Gowon |
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| General Officer Commanding, Nigerian Army |
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In office
1965 – January 1966 |
| Preceded by | Major General Sir Christopher Welby-Everard |
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| Succeeded by | Yakubu Gowon |
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| Personal details |
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| Born | 3 March 1924
Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria |
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| Died | 29 July 1966
Lalupon, Oyo Nigeria |
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
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| Political party | None (military) |
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| Spouse(s) | Victoria Aguyi-Ironsi |
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| Military service |
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| Allegiance | Nigeria |
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| Service/branch | Nigerian Army |
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| Years of service | 1942–1966 |
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| Rank | Major General |
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| Unit | Commander, 2nd Brigade |
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| Commands | Force Commander, ONUC |
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| Battles/wars | World War II |
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Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi (3 March 1924 – 29 July 1966) was a senior Nigerian military officer and the first Nigerian Military Head of State. He seized power in the ensuing chaos following the 15 January 1966 military coup, serving as the Nigerian Head of State from 16 January 1966 until his murder on 29 July 1966 by a group of mutinous Northern army soldiers who revolted against his government in what was popularly called the July Counter Coup. The nightstand of the time he was. He was used to salvage the situation, but this rather led to a grievous catastrophic dilemma for the entire country. Today both the people of Biafra and Nigeria are still to recover from the experience.
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![Wiki Loves Africa Share pictures of "African people at work" with the entire world and win great prizes! Find out more Cerrar Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi From Wikipedia, free encyclopedia Major General JTUAguiyiIronsi.JPG 2nd Head State Nigeria In office 16 January 1966 – 19 July Preceded by Nnamdi Azikiwe Succeeded Yakubu Gowon Officer Commanding, Nigerian Army 1965 Sir Christopher Welby-Everard Personal details Born 3 March 1924 Umuahia, Abia State, Died 29 (aged 42) Lalupon, Oyo Nationality Political party None (military) Spouse(s) Victoria Aguyi-Ironsi Military service Allegiance Service/branch Flag Headquarters.svg Years 1942–1966 Rank Unit Commander, Brigade Commands Force ONUC Thomas Umunnakwe (3 1966) was a senior military officer first State. He seized power in ensuing chaos following 15 coup, serving as from until his murder on group mutinous Northern army soldiers who revolted against government what popularly called Counter Coup. The nightstand time he was. used to salvage situation, but this rather led grievous catastrophic dilemma for country. Today both Biafra are still recover experience. Contents [hide] 1 Early life 2 career Fall First Republic 4 state 4.1 194 days 5 coup assassination 6 Legend 7 8 Award 9 See also 10 References life[edit] born father Mazi (means Mister Igbo) Ezeugo Aguiyi 1924, Umuahia-Ibeku, present-day Nigeria. eight years old, when moved older sister Anyamma, married Theophilius John Sierra Leonean diplomat Umuahia. subsequently took last name brother-in-law name, became figure. At age 18, joined wishes sister. had primary secondary school educations Umauhia Kano.[1] career[edit] 1942, Army, rank private seventh battalion. got promoted 1946 company sergeant major. Also 1946, sent an training course Staff College, Camberley, England. 1949, after completion second lieutenant Royal West African Frontier Force. captain 1953 again 1955. part officers served Queen Elizabeth II United Kingdom Nigeria’s equerry she visited 1956. 1960, made commandant fifth battalion Kano, Nigeria, colonel Later headed contingent force Nation peace keeping Congo (now Zaire). 196-1962, attaché High Commission London Kingdom. During period brigadier general during tenure attended some courses Imperial Defence college (renamed College Studies 1970), Seaford House, Belgrave Square. 1964 appointed Nations forces (Zaire). 1965, major general. that same year CB handed over position GOC (making him indigenous head Army). 1966, officers, Chukwuma Nzeogwu, overthrew central regional governments killed prime minister, tried take control failed d'état. Nzeogwu countered, captured imprisoned Aguiyi-Ironsi. named 17 held northern government, Aguiyi-Ironsi.[2] Republic[edit] Main article: d'état On 14 Soldiers mostly Igbo extraction Kaduna Okpanam near Asaba, present day Delta state, eradicated uppermost echelon politicians Western provinces.This other factors effectively Republican Government. Though Aguiyi-Ironsi, Igbo, purportedly slated assassination, Lagos, Federal Capital Territory.[3] With President refusing intervene insure continuity civilian rule, Gun point[4] forced remaining members Balewa's Government resign, then Senate president Nwafor Orizu, another acting Azikiwe's absence, officially surrender him, staging own ending Republic. state[edit] office[edit] inherited deeply fractured its ethnic religious cleavages. fact none high-profile victims were extraction, main beneficiaries country believe it conspiracy. dispel notion courting aggrieved groups through political appointments patronage, failure punish plotters promulgation now infamous "Decree No. 34"—which abrogated country's federal structure exchange unitary one— crystallized conspiracy theory.[5] short regime promulgated raft decrees. Among them Constitution Suspension Amendment Decree No.1, which suspended most articles (though left intact those sections constitution dealt fundamental human rights, freedom expression conscience intact). Circulation Newspaper No.2 removed restrictions press put place preceding administration.[6] According Ndayo Uko, no.2 serve "as kind gesture press.." safeguard himself went later promulgate Defamatory Offensive No.44 "offense display or pass pictorial representation, sing songs, play instruments words likely provoke any section country."[6] per proposals single man committee[7] passed controversial Unification 34 aimed unify into state. assassination[edit] spent night Ibadan, nationwide tour. His host, Lieutenant Colonel Adekunle Fajuyi, Governor alerted possible mutiny within army. desperately contact Chief Staff, Gowon, unreachable. early hours morning, surrounded Theophilus Danjuma.[8] Danjuma arrested questioned about alleged complicity saw demise Sardauna Sokoto, Ahmadu Bello. circumstances leading death remain subject much controversy body Fajuyi discovered nearby forest. Legend[edit] swagger stick stuffed crocodile mascot carried "Charlie". invulnerable dodge deflect bullets mission Congo. Despite stories, probably something do "Aguiyi" translates "crocodile" Igbo.[9] wife 1953. Aguiyi-Ironsi's Nigeria's Minister 30 August 2006 forty father's death.[10] Award[edit] Gallantry medal (was awarded Austrian Lt Col Maj Njoku, two expatriates twelve their role freeing ambulance unit Congolese authorities because they claimed Belgian parachutists). also[edit] References[edit] Jump up ^ "nigeria johnson thomas umunnakwe aguiyi ironsi biography profile". Obotetukudo, Solomon (2011). Inaugural Addresses Ascension Speeches Elected Non elected presidents minister 1960 -2010. University Press America. pp. 56–57. Time Magazine "Nigeria: Men Sandhurst". Gamji.com "Operation Aure". "General Ironsi's Address May 1966.". Retrieved February 2017. to: b Ndaeyo. Romancing gun: promoter rule. "OPERATION". "1966: Ironsi". Siollun, Max. Oil, politics violence: culture (1966–1976). p. 63. Nwankwere, Lucky; Kilete, Molly (2006-08-31). "Obasanjo drops Minister…Aguiyi-Ironsi’s son takes over". Online 2007-01-25. LATE MAJ GEN JTU AGUIYI IRONSI offices 16, 29, [show] v t e Heads Chiefs (COAS) Authority WorldCat Identities VIAF: 55658181 LCCN: n87114714 Categories: births1966 deathsPeople UmuahiaHeads NigeriaAssassinated politiciansLeaders ousted coupNigerian generalsBritish personnel World War IIPeople CrisisIgbo politiciansPeople murdered heads state20th-century Navigation menu Not logged inTalkContributionsCreate accountLog inArticleTalkReadEditView historySearch Search Wikipedia Go page Featured content Current events Random article Donate store Interaction Help About Community portal Recent changes Contact Tools What links here Related Upload file Special pages Permanent link Page information Wikidata item Cite Print/export Create book Download PDF Printable version Languages Afrikaans Català Dansk Deutsch Español Esperanto Français 한국어 Hrvatski Italiano 日本語 Norsk Polski Português Русский Српски / srpski Suomi Svenska Yorùbá 中文 Edit This edited October 2017, 15:59. 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