President Bola Tinubu on Friday posthumously conferred the celebrated Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) award on the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant Normal Taoreed Lagbaja.
The distinction was introduced throughout a solemn interment ceremony on the Nationwide Navy Cemetery, Mogadishu Cantonment, Abuja, the place the President extolled the late Military Chief’s distinctive service to the nation.
In his tribute, Tinubu described Lagbaja’s appointment as Chief of Army Staff as one of many best selections of his administration, lauding his dedication to nationwide safety and his management in safeguarding the nation.
Dignitaries on the ceremony included Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru, governors, and senior navy officers.
Lagbaja’s dying was introduced final week by President Tinubu, who revealed that the esteemed navy chief handed away in Lagos after a short sickness.
Born on February 28, 1968, Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff in June 2023, serving for one yr and 4 months. His navy profession was marked by vital contributions to inner safety operations, together with Operation ZAKI in Benue State, Operation Lafiya Dole in Borno, Operation Udoka within the Southeast, and Operation Forest Sanity in Kaduna and Niger States.
The late Military Chief is remembered as a devoted officer whose efforts left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s safety panorama.
