NGF mourns death of COAS Lagbaja

By Mansur Aramide, Ilorin

06 November 2024 | 3:16 pm

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has joined President Bola Tinubu and the country in mourning the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. According to a statement by the group's chairman and the governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq: “We send our profound condolences to Mr. President, the Nigerian…

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has joined President Bola Tinubu and the country in mourning the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja.

According to a statement by the group’s chairman and the governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq: “We send our profound condolences to Mr. President, the Nigerian military, and the family on the sad loss of this great patriot.

“Our hearts are especially with the family and the Nigerian Army at this difficult moment. We are comforted by the unforgettable memories of his unblemished services to our country. Even in death, Lt. Gen. Lagbaja stands honored for his bravery and dedication to a greater, united Nigeria.

“We ask Almighty God to forgive his shortcomings, admit him to Al-Jannah Firdaus, and give his family the strength to get through this tough phase of life,” he said.

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