The Federal Executive Council meeting has been postponed to a later date by the Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu.
Bayo Onanuga, president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.
The FEC meeting scheduled for today, 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.
President Tinubu also ordered flags to be flown at half-staff nationwide for seven days in honour of the departed general.
Earlier today, 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.
