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This is a painful moment for me as I never imagined I would be standing here to acknowledge the fact that my good brother, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, is truly gone. Since last Wednesday when his demise was announced, the whole of Osun has been deeply hurt because the passing of Lt. Gen. Lagbaja is too colossal for us as a people to bear.
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OSOGBO- 12/11/2024 – osunstate.gov.ng
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has received high powered military delegation in preparation for the burial of late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, describing planned state burial for the deceased as right and fitting.
Receiving General Kamal Ishola Yusuf who led other seven serving Generals in his office, Governor Adeleke described the late Army Chief as a bright star of Osun and Nigeria that dimmed too early, noting that his service to the fatherland would never be forgotten.
The Governor commended the decision of President Bola Tinubu to grant the late army chief a state burial and he also applauded the declaration by the army delegation that all the four community projects started by the deceased would be completed.
“I thank Mr President for approving state burial for our late brother. We also appreciate the message from the army representative that ongoing community projects initiated by General Lagbaja at Ilobu, Ifon and Erin Osun would be completed. We will follow up on this”, the Governor pledged.
At the palace of Olobu of Ilobu, Oba Ashiru Olaniyan, Governor Adeleke pleaded with community leaders to ensure sustainance of peace as a mark of honour for the transition of Lt. General Lagbaja.
“Anytime we speak, the late General always calls for peace among his people. His message even at death is that the people of Ilobu and Ifon should live in peace and unity.
“Let us honour the memory of our late brother and maintain peace. We cannot afford any bloodshed again. It is time to see each other as one and push for common development of our local government and state”, the Governor told the king and community leaders.
Earlier, the team leader, General Yusuf told the state Governor that he brought condolence letter from the military leadership to the Governor and also inform the state leadership of the burial plan for the late General.
He described late Lagbaja as a leader who lead from the front and who made huge impacts within his short term as Army Chief.
The Governor accompanied by the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adwwusi; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon Kazeem Akinleye and members of the State Executive Council later led the military team to the Lagbaja family where prayers were said for the repose of his soul.
Signed
Mallam Olawale Rasheed
Spokesperson to the State Governor.
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Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state today visited the family of late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja on a condolence visit.
…DIRECTS FLAGS TO FLY HALF MAST, OPENS CONDOLENCE REGISTERS
Osogbo 7/11/2024- osunstate.gov.ng
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared three days mourning for the late Chief of Army Staff of the federation, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja.
The State government also directed that half mast flags should be flown in the state during the same period.
This was stated in the release by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, who disclosed that Condolence Registers has also been opened at the government house and Governor’s office for the condolence messages of the people of Osun.
According to the information Commissioner, the death of the late COAS is devastating, a collosal loss to humanity and the nation, and we can’t forget him.
The government is sad at this irreparable loss of one of the Glory of Osun state, and we particularly condole with the Lagbaja family of Ilobu, the Olobu of Ilobu and everyone.
The mourning period is to start today Thursday November 7, 2024 and end on Saturday 9th, while the Condolence Register is for people to pen down their memories of him, for the immortality of the late COAS, who died at age 56.
Once again, we pray God repose the soul of late Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, General Taoreed Lagbaja, and grant him Aljanna Firdaus Ameen.
E-Signed:
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi
Commissioner for Information
And Public Enlightenment
This is to inform motorists, road users and the general public that the Old garage to Okefia road in Osogbo will be closed (for one week) between 12noon of Friday, 8th to 12noon of Thursday 14th November, 2024 to allow for the smooth launching of beams on the Okefia Fly-Over and completion of the ongoing construction work on the Old garage to Okefia road.
Motorists and other road users are therefore advised to find alternative routes to their various destinations during the period of the closure.
Meanwhile, traffic officers such as the F.R.S.C and O-TRAM will be on ground to direct traffic.
Thank you for your usual cooperation.
Announcer:
Engr. Bashir Bello
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Works and Infrastructure.