•Tinubu did everything for him to live – Ag COAS
The acting Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olatubosun Oluyede, disclosed that President Tinubu did everything to ensure the late COAS lived.
Speaking to State House Correspondents on Lagbaja’s legacy after meeting with President Tinubu.Oluyede described the late COAS as a dedicated and courageous leader who served the Nigerian Army with integrity and commitment.“It’s (Lagbaja’s death) highly regrettable. I mean the country as a whole under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, did the very best for him to be alive with us today. But as we all know, we all belong to God and He takes when He feels necessary for him to do so. “So, it’s on a very nostalgic note that I am talking this moment because the entire Nigerian Army is actually in a sorrowful mood because we have lost our leader, Lt. Gen. Lagbaja.“
He was someone that gave his all to Nigeria. He was a selfless leader, very passionate about Nigeria and he led the Nigerian Army very well. He was courageous, he was known to be thorough and a professional to the core. So, it’s a big loss to us. And all we can say at this moment is that we pray that the good Lord will find a place for him to rest.” Oluyede also urged Nigerians to join in celebrating the late Lagbaja, who he said gave his all for the country.
•First Lady visits widow, condoles with family
The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.
The First Lady who was accompanied by the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, and the wife of the National Security Adviser, Hajia Ribadu, was received by the wife of the Chief of Defence Staff, Oghogho Musa.While comforting the wife, Mariya Lagbaja and the children, Mrs. Tinubu noted that it is only the Lord that can determine when a man dies.She urged the family to be comforted by the good life and legacies he left behind. She urged the children to remain focused and pursue the ideals their father lived for. In a condolence message she personally signed, she described Lagbaja’s passing as sad.
“Throughout his career, the late Chief of Army Staff exemplified valour, patriotism, and unwavering dedication to the service of the country.“I extend my deepest condolences to his wife, Mrs Mariya Abiodun Lagbaja, children, family, friends, colleagues and associates…”
“May Almighty God comfort and grant them the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss. May his gentle soul rest in peace,” Mrs. Tinubu said.