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| The late Lt-Gen Taoreed Lagbaja |
NNPC Ltd has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Lieutenant-General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff. He died on November 5, 2024 at the age of 56
The Board, management, and staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited thus extend their condolences to his family and the Nigerian Army during this difficult time.
Lagbaja's leadership and dedication to the military will be remembered as a significant contribution to national security and stability.
In a press release issued November 6, 2024 and signed by Olufemi O. Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, the NNPC Ltd writes: “We, at the NNPC Ltd., condole with the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the Nigerian Army on this monumental loss of a brilliant officer and a gentleman who served the nation with commitment and distinction.
“We note in particular that the late Chief of Army Staff was a great support to us at NNPC in the fight against pipeline vandalism and oil theft, not leaving us in doubt about his commitment to the nation’s economic prosperity and development.
“Our prayers go to his immediate and extended families in their moments of grief, that God will grant them the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss and that He will grant his soul eternal repose in His Bosom.
“Lt General Lagbaja will be sorely missed.”
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