|By Adejumo Adekinle –
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, visited the family of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, to express her condolences. Accompanied by Hajia Nana Shettima, wife of the Vice President, and Hajia Ribadu, wife of the National Security Adviser, Tinubu was received by Mrs. Oghogho Musa, wife of the Chief of Defence Staff.
While comforting Mrs. Mariya Abiodun Lagbaja and her children, Tinubu said, “Only the Lord can determine when a man dies.” She encouraged the family to find solace in the impactful life and legacies of the late General and advised the children to remain focused, honoring their father’s ideals.
Lt. General Lagbaja passed away at 56 after an illness.