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AGUYI-IRONSI Victoria Nwanyiocha

AGUYI-IRONSI Victoria Nwanyiocha

Female 1923 - 2021  (97 years)

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  • Name AGUYI-IRONSI Victoria Nwanyiocha 
    • Victoria Nwanyiocha Aguyi-Ironsi was the second First Lady of Nigeria from 16 January 1966 to 29 July 1966
    Birth 21 Nov 1923  Ohokobo Afara, Umuahia North L.G.A, Abia State Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Individual ID 020165470CBE444286FA6B068BE9145C5D4915 
    Death 23 Aug 2021 
    Person ID I565  Igbo Genealogy
    Last Modified 7 Jun 2015 

    Family Private 
    Children 
     1. AGUIYI-IRONSI Thomas
    Family ID F160  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 7 Jun 2015 

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Preserving Nigerian Heritage

Nigeria, known for its rich cultural diversity, is home to over 200 million people representing more than 250 ethnic groups, each with a unique history and lineage. From the ancient Benin Kingdom to the revered Sokoto Caliphate, Nigeria’s historical landscape is woven with stories of resilience, migration, and unity in diversity. Yet, as modernity and urbanization sweep across the nation, many ancestral stories are at risk of fading into obscurity.

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Genealogy, the study of family history and ancestry, provides a profound sense of identity and connection to one’s roots. In Nigeria, where family lineage and heritage have always been paramount, tracing ancestry connects individuals to their communities, cultures, and shared values.

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A Repository for 200 Million Stories

Our platform is embarking on an ambitious journey to document and profile the genealogies of Nigeria’s diverse population. Through comprehensive family trees, oral histories, and archival records, we aim to profile 200 million Nigerians, establishing a centralized hub for Nigerian family history.