The Head of the Lagbaja Family, Mr. Demola Lagbaja, expressed profound grief over the passing of Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the former Chief of Army Staff. He lamented that his son never got to experience life beyond his military service.
During a condolence visit from the St. Charles Grammar School, Osogbo Old Boys Association, held at the Lagbaja family house in Ibadan, Mr. Lagbaja shared his sentiments.
“It’s heartbreaking that our late son didn’t get to enjoy life outside the military,” he said, expressing the family’s expectation that Lt. Gen. Lagbaja would eventually retire and reap the rewards of his service.
Although the family has come to accept the situation as the will of God, the pain remains fresh. “Some tears will never dry,” Mr. Lagbaja added.
Lt. Gen. Taoheed Lagbaja dedicated his entire career to serving in the Nigerian military, following his A-levels at the Polytechnic. His unwavering commitment to duty was a hallmark of his career.
“That was our wish, which never came. What happened has happened. We have to submit to the will of God, but we are very proud of our son, for he made us proud. All we can wish him is to rest in peace,” Mr. Lagbaja said.
The head of the Lagbaja family appreciated the association for their visit, noting that their late son had been well spoken of since his passing.
Earlier, the delegation led by the chairman of the board of trustees of the school, Mr. Sola Omopo, presented a condolence letter to the family on behalf of the Ibadan branch of the association.
Omopo eulogized the deceased, saying he had done well for the school and was a proud and financial member until his passing.
“He was building a very standard project of about N550m for the school, which is about 80 per cent completion,” he said.
“When we heard the news, it was very shocking for all of us both in Nigeria and the diaspora, hence the decision to pay a condolences visit to the family,” Omopo said.
