President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that the national flag be flown at half mast nationwide for seven days in honour of the departed Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja.
The directive was contained in a statement issued Wednesday by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume.
The statement signed by Director, Information & Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, said the President
expressed regret following the death of the Chief of Army Staff after a brief illness at the age of 56 years.
The statement added that President Tinubu appreciated profoundly the services of the departed to the nation and wishes the family the fortitude to bear the great loss.
The first lady, Oluremi Tinubu paid a condolence visit to Lagbaja’s widow, Mariya Lagbaja.
The First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has paid a condolence visit to the widow of Chief of Army Staff, Lt-General Taoreed Lagbaja.
In a statement on Wednesday, the First Lady expressed condolences, praising the COAS for his exemplified valor.
The statement reads: “It is with a heavy heart that I received the sad news of the demise of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja.”Throughout his career, the late Chief of Army Staff exemplified valor, patriotism, and unwavering dedication to the service of our dear country. I extend my deepest condolences to his wife, Mrs Mariya Abiodun Lagbaja, children, family, friends, colleagues and associates.
