Tinubu confers CFR honour on late COAS, Lagbaja
15 November 2024 |
3:52 pm
President Bola Tinubu has conferred the posthumous national honour of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) on the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja. Tinubu announced this during his address at the funeral of the late Army Chief at the Military Cemetery, Abuja, on Friday. Tinubu stated that naming Lieutenant General Lagbaja…
President Bola Tinubu has conferred the posthumous national honour of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) on the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja.
Tinubu announced this during his address at the funeral of the late Army Chief at the Military Cemetery, Abuja, on Friday.
Tinubu stated that naming Lieutenant General Lagbaja as his Army Chief was the best appointment decision of his presidency.
“His legacy of service will be cherished forever as an eternal symbol of our appreciation.
“I’ve granted the late Chief of Army Staff the posthumous national honour of Commander of the Federal Republic of Niger, CFR,” said Tinubu.
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