Gen. Oladipo Diya

•He was a patriot —Afenifere. By Dapo Akinrefon & Olayinka Ajayi. GOVERNOR Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, yesterday, disclosed that the state would honour ...

Oladipo Diya was a former military Administrator of Ogun State in the mid-80s. Paying a condolence visit to the Diya family, former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr Uche Ogah, said: “Gen. GOVERNOR Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, yesterday, disclosed that the state would honour former Chief of Army Staff, late Lt.

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Diya played frontline roles in the evolution and development of the state and his activities in the military, in part, led to the eventual return and enthronement of democracy in the country In 1999." On behalf of my family, the government and people of Delta, I send my deepest condolences to the Diya family, the Yoruba nation and the people of Odogbolu where he hails from." "General Diya lived a remarkable life of a soldier and made his mark in the military, where he served our country diligently. The governor stated, "The death of Lt.-General Oladipo Diya is a colossal loss to the country. Oladipo Diya on the passing of the illustrious son of Odogbolu, where he was born and from where he rose to be a remarkable part of Nigeria's history. He will be remembered for his patriotism and service to the nation." Tinubu, in a statement by Tunde Rahman, said, "The news of the death of General Oladipo Diya early this morning came to me as a shock. On his part, the PDP presidential candidate in the February 25 presidential election, Atiku, in his condolence message, said, "My profound condolences to the family of Lt. "In retirement, Diya contributed to national development as a private businessman, legal practitioner and a provider of employment for many of our people. "I recall as a Military Governor of Ogun State, he made tremendous mark through dedication to duty, loyalty to his fatherland and an impeccable example of incorruptible leadership. "It is noteworthy that in the course of his military service, which straddled more than three decades, he acquitted himself as a dedicated officer and a real patriot. He was appointed Chief of General Staff in 1993 and Vice Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council in 1994.

Kingsley Nwezeh in Abuja. The Minister of Defence Maj Gen Bashir Magashi, (rtd) yesterday described the death of the former Chief of General Staff, ...

He prayed to Almighty God to grant him eternal rest in His bosom. Meanwhile, in his condolence message, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen Lucky Irabor, expressed sadness over the sudden death of the former second- in-command to late military Head of State, Gen Sani Abacha. The Minister of Defence Maj Gen Bashir Magashi, (rtd) yesterday described the death of the former Chief of General Staff, Lt Gen Oladipo Diya (rtd) as a monumental loss to the military constituency and the nation at large.

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He rose to the peak of his career as the Chief of General Staff,” said the governor, who led a delegation from the state comprising members of the State Executive Council. “General Diya was a man of many parts. He announced that a committee made up of some State Executive Council members would be set up to liaise with the family to give the former military governor of the state a befitting burial.

Chuks Oyema-Aziken. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, CFR, has described the Late Gen Oladipo Diya as a complete gentleman and a ...

He described the Late Gen Diya as a complete gentleman and a thoroughbred General and Elder Statesman who has made positive impacts on the Armed Forces of Nigeria he served meritoriously for 33 years and the Nation in general. He said “General Irabor, on behalf of himself and members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria joined millions of Nigerians and other well-wishers to mourn the former Chief General Staff. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, CFR, has described the Late Gen Oladipo Diya as a complete gentleman and a thoroughbred General and Elder Statesman who made positive impacts on the Armed Forces.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has described the late Lt-General Donaldson Oladipo Diya (Rtd) as a patriot who showed deep love and commitment to Nigeria ...

Our prayer is that God comforts the family, friends , associates and the people of Ogun State. The Vice President stated that “his passing is a loss to the people of Ogun State and Nigeria. In a statement he personally signed to mourn the death of the former Chief of General Staff (CGS) in the Abacha military government, the VP said: “I received with sadness, the news of the passing of (rtd) Lt- General Donaldson Oladipo Diya, the former Chief of General Staff and number two official in the administration of the Federal Military Government of the late General Sani Abacha.

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Diya played frontline roles in the evolution and development of the state and his activities in the military, in part, led to the eventual return and enthronement of democracy in the country In 1999.” On behalf of my family, the government and people of Delta, I send my deepest condolences to the Diya family, the Yoruba nation and the people of Odogbolu where he hails from.” “General Diya lived a remarkable life of a soldier and made his mark in the military, where he served our country diligently. Oladipo Diya on the passing of the illustrious son of Odogbolu, where he was born and from where he rose to be a remarkable part of Nigeria’s history. The governor stated, “The death of Lt.-General Oladipo Diya is a colossal loss to the country. George stated in his message, “The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. Tinubu, in a statement by Tunde Rahman, said, “The news of the death of General Oladipo Diya early this morning came to me as a shock. On his part, the PDP presidential candidate in the February 25 presidential election, Atiku, in his condolence message, said, “My profound condolences to the family of Lt. “In retirement, Diya contributed to national development as a private businessman, legal practitioner and a provider of employment for many of our people. “I recall as a Military Governor of Ogun State, he made tremendous mark through dedication to duty, loyalty to his fatherland and an impeccable example of incorruptible leadership. He was appointed Chief of General Staff in 1993 and Vice Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council in 1994. “It is noteworthy that in the course of his military service, which straddled more than three decades, he acquitted himself as a dedicated officer and a real patriot.

Kehinde Akintola - Abuja The House of Representatives on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to immortalise the former Chief of General Staff, late.

“He will be remembered for his patriotism and service to the nation. To this end, the House after observing a minute silence in his honour, resolved to send a delegation to his immediate family as well as with the people of Ogun State. “The General was a seasoned administrator and patriotic officer and nationalist and elder statesman who served this nation selflessly and diligently as the Chief of General Staff to the then defacto of the Head of State, General Sani Abacha from 1994 to 1997.

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“General Diya was a military general and a lawyer, born on 3rd April 1944 in Ogun State. These were contained in a motion of urgent public importance brought by Hon. The House also reached a resolution calling for the immortalization of the late general as a mark of honour and appreciation for his service to the nation.