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President Tinubu Postpones FEC Meeting

President Tinubu, as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, on Wednesday ordered the rescheduling of the FEC meeting to another date.

This was disclosed via a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

Initially scheduled for Wednesday, the council meeting was postponed in honour of Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, who passed away on Tuesday night.”

General Lagbaja served as the Chief of Army Staff from June 19, 2023, till his death on November 5, 2024.

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President Tinubu also ordered flags to be flown at half-staff nationwide for seven days in honour of the departed general.

Earlier on Wednesday, President Tinubu expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Lagbaja family and the Nigerian Armed Forces.

He wished Lt. General Lagbaja eternal peace and honoured his significant contributions to the nation.

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