Nigeria Governors’ Forum mourns Chief of Army Staff, Lagbaja

By Tunde Akanbi, Ilorin

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

In a statement signed by the Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, the forum sent profound condolences to Mr. President, the Nigerian military establishment, and the family “on the sad loss of this great patriot.”

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“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 honoured 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,” the statement said.

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