Reps Committee Chairman on Army commiserate with Army over death of COAS

The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Army, Hon. Aminu Balele has commiserated with the Army over the demise of Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja.

He described the death of Lagbaja as tragic and a great loss to the military and Nigeria as a whole.

The lawmaker in the lower legislative Chamber stated this during his condolence visit to the newly appointed Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olafemi Oluyede in his office in Abuja.

According to him, General Lagbaja died when the country needed him most, saying that Lagbaja will be remembered by all Nigerian because of his dedication and service to his fatherland.

He further stated that the demise of Lagbaja was a huge loss, not because of his exemplary leadership but his dedication to the Nigerian military.

He said this should encourage Nigeria Army and serve as a call to service that whatever you do in life is what you will be remembered for.

Further says the House Representative under the Leadership of Speaker, RT Hon Tajudeen Abbas will continue to support the Nigeria Military to ensure Nigeria becomes a crime free society.

Hon. Aminu urged the new Chief of Army Staff to continue the good job which late Chief of Army Staff did.

Responding, the Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olafemi Oluyede, expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, which he acknowledged the efforts of the government under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership to support the late general’s health.

He affirmed his passing as ultimately God’s decision.

General Olufemi Oluyede thanked the House Representative for standing by the Nigeria Army in this trying moment in the history of Nigerian Army.

General.Olatubosun described late General Lagbaja as a very dedicated and professional officer who believed in achieving result.

According to him, he has known General Lagbaja for many years as classmate who he has worked closely with.

He assured Nigerians of the readiness of Nigerian Army to ensure Nigeria remains a peaceful country, and called for total support of all Nigerians.

The lawmaker proceeded on the condolence visit to the family of the late General after which he signed condolence register and met with the window Mrs. Mariya Abiodun Lagbaja.

General Lagbaja died on Tuesday 5th November 2024 after a brief illness.