President Bola Tinubu has ordered the rescheduling of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting till another date to be announced, in honour of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, whose death at the age of 56 was announced this morning (Wednesday, November 6), by the Presidency
Initially scheduled for Wednesday, the council meeting was postponed in honour of Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, who passed away on Tuesday night, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, said in a statement.
Lagbaja served as the Chief of Army Staff from June 19, 2023, till his death on November 5, 2024.
“Earlier Wednesday, President Tinubu expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Lagbaja family and the Nigerian Armed Forces.
“He wished Lt.-Gen. Lagbaja eternal peace and honoured his significant contributions to the nation,” said the statement.
Meanwhile, the President has directed that National flag be flown at half mast for seven days in honour of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.
Lagbaja’s death was announced by President Tinubu’s Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday
He was 56.
Tinubu gave the directive in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja by Mr Segun Imohiosen, Director Information and Public Relations, office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
The president appreciated profoundly the services of the departed to the nation and wished the family the fortitude to bear the loss, the News Agency of Nigeria has reported.
