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Nigeria Governors\u2019 Forum, NGF, has joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the rest of the country in mourning the death of the Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja.<\/p>\n
A statement by the Chairman of the forum, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara state, on Wednesday, said \u201cWe send our profound condolences to Mr. President, the Nigerian military establishment, and the family on the sad loss of this great patriot.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOur hearts are especially with the family and the Nigerian Army at this difficult moment. We are comforted by the unforgettable memories of his unblemished services to our country.<\/p>\n
\u201cEven in death, Lt. Gen. Lagbaja stands honoured for his bravery and dedication to a greater, united Nigeria.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe ask Almighty God to forgive his shortcomings, admit him to al-Jannah Firdaus, and give his family the strength to get through this tough phase of life,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n
NGF mourns Chief of Army Staff, General Lagbaja<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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