Tinubu Suspends FEC Meeting After Death Of COAS Lagbaja, Announces National Mourning For Seven Days

Tinubu Suspends FEC Meeting After Death Of COAS Lagbaja, Announces National Mourning For Seven DaysPresident Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate postponement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in light of the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff.

The postponement is indefinite, with the President stating that a new date for the meeting will be announced at a later time. The meeting, originally scheduled for today (Wednesday), was deferred as a mark of respect for the late General Lagbaja, who passed away on Tuesday night after a brief illness.

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, issued a statement confirming the decision. Onanuga also noted that President Tinubu had ordered flags to be flown at half-staff nationwide for seven days in honor of the departed Army chief.

Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, born on February 28, 1968, in Ilobu, Osun State, was appointed as the 27th Chief of Army Staff by President Tinubu in June 2023. His untimely death was officially confirmed by the presidency on Wednesday.

A statement from the presidency read:

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56. He passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness. Born on February 28, 1968, Lt. General Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023, by President Tinubu,” the statement said.

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