President Bola Tinubu has described the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, as a “soldier’s soldier and a general of generals.” Speaking at Lagbaja’s final interment at the National Cemetery, Abuja, Tinubu said the late general was a trusted advisor with exceptional dedication to Nigeria’s unity and security.
He praised Lagbaja’s leadership, noting his commitment to military reforms and the welfare of soldiers and their families. Tinubu highlighted Lagbaja’s transformative tenure, which marked progress in the fight against insurgency and banditry.
The president announced a posthumous national honor of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) for the late COAS, urging officers to honor Lagbaja’s legacy by continuing to defend the nation.
Tinubu extended heartfelt condolences to Lagbaja’s wife, family, and colleagues, emphasizing his lasting impact on Nigeria’s armed forces and national security.
