Wife of the President, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu on Wednesday in Abuja paid a condolence visit to the family of the Late Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.
She was accompanied by Hajia Nana Shettima and Zara Ribadu, wives of the Vice President and National Security Adviser respectively.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported they were received by the wife of the Chief of Defence Staff, Mrs Oghogho Musa.
In a condolence message, Mrs Tinubu described the late General as a virtuous and courageous man.
“Throughout his career, the late Chief of Army Staff exemplified valour, patriotism and unwavering dedication to the service of our dear country
” I extend my deepest condolences to his wife, Mrs Mariya 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,” she said.
Mrs Tinubu urged the children to be comforted by the good life their father lived and the legacies he left behind.
Lagbaja died on Tuesday 5 Nov. 2024 at the age of 56 years after a period of illness.
