Lagbaja Family Mourns Late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, as St. Charles Old Boys Pay Condolence Visit
The Head of the Lagbaja family in Ilobu Kingdom, Mr. Demola Lagbaja, expressed regret that the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, did not have the opportunity to enjoy life outside of the military after his years of service. Speaking on Monday during a condolence visit by the St. Charles Grammar School Old Boys Association in Osogbo, Mr. Lagbaja shared the family’s sorrow and reflected on the late general’s life.
He noted that the family had hoped Lt. Gen. Lagbaja would retire after his military service to enjoy the rewards of his hard work. However, the untimely death of their son meant those plans were never realized. Despite the grief, Mr. Lagbaja expressed that the family had come to terms with the loss, saying, “Some tears will never dry,” and emphasized their pride in the late general’s achievements.
The family head further acknowledged the outpouring of support from the St. Charles Grammar School community, as well as the positive tributes paid to Lt. Gen. Lagbaja since his passing. He said, “We are very proud of our son, for he made us proud. All we can wish him is to rest in peace.”
Earlier in the day, the Old Boys Association delegation, led by Mr. Sola Omopo, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the school, presented a condolence letter to the Lagbaja family. Omopo praised the late general for his contributions to the school, mentioning that Lt. Gen. Lagbaja had been an active and supportive member of the association, even spearheading the construction of a N550 million project for the school, which was nearing completion at the time of his death.
Omopo further expressed the shock and sorrow of the association members, both in Nigeria and the diaspora, following the unexpected passing of Lt. Gen. Lagbaja, who died on November 5 at the age of 56.
The Lagbaja family expressed deep appreciation for the visit and the continued support from the school community during this difficult time.
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