Chairman of Northern Governors' Forum, Inuwa Yahaya Sends Condolences to President Tinubu, Nigerian Armed Forces over Demise of COAS, Lt. General Lagbaja
By, Abdulwahab Muhammad Bauchí
The Chairman of the Northern States Governors' Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, over the demise of Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, who died yesterday, November 5, 2024 after a protracted illness.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya, described the late COAS as a distinguished officer who served the nation with remarkable courage and dedication.
"General Lagbaja’s life and career were defined by commitment to the Nigerian Armed Forces and an exceptional dedication to safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty amid the ongoing challenges posed by insurgency, banditry, and other criminal activities", Governor Inuwa remarked.
The NSGF Chairman also noted that the late Lagbaja embodied the values of discipline, bravery, and integrity that characterize the finest traditions of military service, adding that his leadership played a significant role in strengthening the nation's defense framework and upholding peace and stability.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya, on behalf of the Northern States Governors Forum, sent his deepest sympathies to the Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede and members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, who have lost a remarkable leader, colleague, and patriot.
He also extended his heartfelt condolences to the wife of the late army chief Mariya Lagbaja, an illustrious daughter of Gombe State from Tula in Kaltungo LGA, and the entire family members as well as the government and people of Osun State where the deceased hailed from, urging them to find solace in his legacy of valor and service.
The Governor prayed to Almighty God to grant the soul of the deceased, eternal rest and provide comfort to all who mourn this immense loss.
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