President Tinubu postpones FEC meeting over Lagbaja’s death

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the rescheduling of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting following the death of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja.

Originally set for Wednesday, the meeting has been postponed as a mark of respect for the late General, with a new date to be announced soon.

Lt. General Lagbaja, who served as Chief of Army Staff since June 19, 2023, passed away on Tuesday night, November 5, 2024. In addition to postponing the FEC meeting, President Tinubu has ordered that flags be flown at half-staff nationwide for seven days to honor his memory.

In a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu also extended his heartfelt condolences to the Lagbaja family and the Nigerian Armed Forces, recognizing the profound impact of the General’s service and loss.