Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has lauded President Bola Tinubu over the the appointments of Major Gen T. A Lagbaja as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Bashir Adewale Adeniyi as the acting Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service as recognition of capacity and outstanding track records.
The governor, who welcomed the elevation of the two indigenes of Osun state as a great honour, also appreciated President Tinubu for trusting the duo with those important roles.
In a congratulatory message signed by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke said COAS Lagbaja and CG Adeniyi are pride of the state, expressing strong belief in their capacity to deliver on their assigned mandates.
Eulogising the two agency heads as men of thoroughbred professionals, Governor Adeleke said the records of General Lagbaja and Mr Adeniyi in their respective services are assuring that they will take their organizations to greater levels of efficiency and optimal performance in the discharge of their constitutional duties.
He said, “I heartily congratulate Major Gen T. A Lagbaja and CG Bashir Adewale Adeniyi on their appointments as the Chief of Army Staff and the acting Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service by President Bola Tinubu.
“Their elevation is by every means a great feat for us in Osun state, and on behalf of the good people of this state, I want to sincerely appreciate President Tinubu for counting these two indigenes worthy for the positions. It is a proud moment for us, and I recognize this huge honour done to us as a state.
“Looking at the impressive service records of General Lagbaja and CG Adeniyi, I share the overwhelming expectations that counted for their elevations and believe they will excel in their new roles.”
The Osun Governor also assured the two agency heads of his government’s support and cooperation, noting that his prayer is to see Osun indigenes excel in their respective endeavors.
