President Bola Tinubu has arrived on the Nationwide Cemetery, Abuja for the interment of the late Chief of Military Workers, Lt-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.
Tinubu took his seat on the venue at 3:10 pm for the funeral rites which started at about 3:15 pm.
Vice President Kashim Shettima can be current.
The rites began with the setting of the casket by the Pall Bearers, Religion Service/Opening Prayer, the Final Submit and a Minute’s silence for the departed Military Chief.
After the studying of the funeral oration, the Appearing COAS, Lt-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede will current the nationwide flag to Lagbaja’s subsequent of kin.
The President, the Defence Minister, Badaru Abubakar; and the Chief of Defence Workers, Gen. Christopher Musa, can pay their respects to the late Military Chief after which the casket holding his stays will probably be lowered into his last resting place.
Tinubu will then lead different dignitaries to put wreaths in Lagbaja’s honour.
The Military Chief died on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, after a interval of sickness, the Presidency introduced the following day.
It stated, “President Bola Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. Common Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Military Workers, at age 56.
“He handed away on Tuesday evening in Lagos after a interval of sickness.”
Born on February 28, 1968, Lagbaja was appointed because the COAS on June 19, 2023, by President Tinubu.
His distinguished navy profession started when he enrolled within the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1987.
On September 19, 1992, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant within the Nigerian Infantry Corps as a member of the thirty ninth Common Course.
All through his service, Lt. Common Lagbaja demonstrated distinctive management and dedication, serving as a platoon commander within the 93 Battalion and the 72 Particular Forces Battalion.
He performed pivotal roles in quite a few inside safety operations, together with Operation ZAKI in Benue State, Lafiya Dole in Borno, Udoka in Southeast Nigeria, and Operation Forest Sanity throughout Kaduna and Niger states.
An alumnus of the distinguished US Military Conflict Faculty, he earned a Grasp’s diploma in Strategic Research, demonstrating his dedication to skilled development and excellence in navy management.
Lagbaja is survived by his beloved spouse, Mariya, and their two kids.
“President Tinubu expresses his heartfelt condolences to the household and the Nigerian Armed Forces throughout this tough time.
“He needs Lt. Common Lagbaja everlasting peace and honours his vital contributions to the nation,” the assertion concluded.