General Officer Commanding 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Farouk Minjiyawa has described the death of former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja as a colossal loss to the Nigerian Army and the nation at large.
Maj. Gen. Farouk Minjiyawa stated this when a group called, " Prayer and Support for the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security Agencies " paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Lagos.
Describing late COAS as a visionary leader, Maj. Gen. Minjiyawa noted that the legacy of the deceased officer would linger in the memory of Army personnel in particular and the Nigerian Armed Forces in general, through his giant strides and accomplishments .
He stated that late Lt. Gen. Lagbaja was a great leader who dedicated his service to the army and the nation at large.
While appreciating the group for the visit, he said, “ Lt. Gen Lagbaja was a great leader with great vision, he dedicated his service to the Nigerian Army and the nation at large.
He was a transformational figure who served with diligence, his effort will never be forgotten for his meritorious service to the nation.
He served his time with diligence but his effort will never be forgotten, as we pray for the repose of his soul and the family he left behind. "We will continue with the legacy he left behind". Minjiyawa
Convener of the group, Ambassador Mary Abayomi- Fatile, who led the group could not hold back her tears as she went emotional.
She described Lt. Gen. Lagbaja as an astute professional with who had keen interest in human capacity building and development.
" His transformational work could be seen around Army barracks in terms of infrastructure and welfare. - Fatile
" The late former COAS drove the vision, gave advice and directions on what propelled the establishment of the advocacy group. She added
She explained that the essence of the advocacy group was to collaborate with the armed forces, project their good works and make Nigerians aware of the sacrifices they take to safeguard the country.
She said, several town hall meetings have been held in different parts of the country, where the citizenry were made to understand that, the fight against insurgency and other enemies of the state was not for the Military and other security agencies alone , but for everybody".
Fatile added,” Members of the advocacy group entail professionals in the media industry, film actors, ex-national footballers and the Nigeria National Supporter's Club”
AMB Mary Abayomi Fatile prayed that, God grant the Wife Children and family members the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
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