The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. on Wednesday mourned the passing of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Taoreed Lagbaja.
In a statement issued in Abuja by NNPC Ltd spokesperson Femi Soneye, the company condoles with President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian Army on this monumental loss of a brilliant officer and a gentleman who served the nation with commitment and distinction.
The national oil company noted in particular that the late Chief of Army Staff was a great support to the NNPC in the fight against pipeline vandalism and oil theft.
It said Lagbaja was fully committed 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,” it added.
