The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has paid a condolence visit to the family of the Late Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja.
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 receive by the Wife of the Chief of Defence Staff, Mrs Oghogho Musa, reports TheGazelleNews.com.
The First Lady and her entourage later prayed for the family.
While comforting the wife, Mrs Mariya Abiodun Lagbaja and the children, Senator Oluremi Tinubu noted that the Lord only can determine when a man dies. She urged them 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.
The Late Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja died after a period of illness at the age of 56 years.
The First Lady had earlier issued a condolence message to mourn the passage of the Army Chief.
Below is the full text of her message:
CONDOLENCE MESSAGE
It is with a heavy heart that I received the sad news of the demise of the Chief of Army Staff Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja.
Throughout his career, the late Chief of Army Staff exemplified valor, patriotism, and unwavering dedication to the service of our dear country.
I extend my deepest condolences to his wife, Mrs Mariya Abiodun Lagbaja, children, family, friends, colleagues and associates.
May Almighty God comfort and grant them the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss.
May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON
First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
