First Lady Visits Lagbaja’s Widow, Condoles with Family
The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, paid a condolence visit on Wednesday to the family of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.
In a statement issued by her media aide, Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady, who was accompanied by the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, and the wife of the National Security Adviser, Hajia Ribadu, was received by the wife of the Chief of Defence Staff, Oghogho Musa, who prayed for the family.
While comforting the wife, Mariya Lagbaja, and the children, Mrs. Tinubu noted that it is the Lord only can determine when a man dies.
She urged the family to be comforted by the good life and legacies he left behind. She urged the children to remain focused and pursue the ideals their father lived for.
In a condolence message she personally signed, she described Lagbaja’s passing as sad.
She noted that “Throughout his career, the late Chief of Army Staff exemplified valour, patriotism, and unwavering dedication to the service of the country.
“I extend my deepest condolences to his wife, Mrs. Mariya Abiodun Lagbaja, children, family, friends, colleagues, and associates.
“May Almighty God comfort them and grant them the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss.
May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace,” the First Lady said.