ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has postponed the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, originally scheduled for today, in honor of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away on Tuesday night.
In an official statement, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, conveyed the President’s decision.
He said, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has ordered rescheduling the Federal Executive Council meeting till another date to be announced.”
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The statement further added that the postponement serves as a mark of respect for the departed general.
“Initially scheduled for today, the council meeting was postponed in honour of Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, who passed away on Tuesday night.”
Lt. General Lagbaja had been serving as the Chief of Army Staff since June 19, 2023, and his tenure was marked by dedication and commitment until his passing on November 5, 2024.
In addition to the meeting’s rescheduling, President Tinubu has ordered that flags be flown at half-staff across the nation for the next seven days in tribute to General Lagbaja’s service and dedication to the country.