President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rescheduled the Federal Executive Council meeting following the passing of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja.
Tinubu also ordered that the national flag be flown at half-staff nationwide for seven days in honour of the departed general.
A statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga said a new date for the meeting will be announced later.
He wrote: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has ordered rescheduling the Federal Executive Council meeting till another date to be announced.
“Initially scheduled for today, 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.”
