The Head of the Lagbaja Family of Ilobu Kingdom in Osun State, Mr. Demola Lagbaja, expressed regret that the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoheed Lagbaja, did not have the opportunity to experience life outside the military.
Speaking on Monday while receiving a condolence visit from the St. Charles Grammar School, Osogbo, Old Boys Association at the Lagbaja family house in Ibadan, he shared that the family had hoped their late son would retire after completing his military service to enjoy the rewards of his hard work.
Lagbaja mentioned that, despite the loss, the family had surrendered to God’s will, acknowledging that “some tears will never dry.”
He also pointed out that the late Chief of Army Staff dedicated his entire active career to the military, having completed his A-levels at the Polytechnic.
“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,” Lagbaja said.
The head of the Lagbaja family appreciated the association for the visit, adding that their late son had been well spoken of since his demise.
Speaking earlier, the delegation led by the Chairman, Board of Trustees of the school, Mr Sola Omopo, on behalf of members of the Ibadan branch of the association, presented a condolence letter to the family.
Omopo eulogised the deceased, saying he had done well for the school and was a proud and financial member until he passed on.
“He was building a very standard project of about N550m for the school, which is about 80 per cent completion.
“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,” he said.
NewsClick Nigeria reports the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoheed Lagbaja, passed away on November 5 at the age of 56.