President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday mourned the passing of Oladipo Diya, who served as Chief of General Staff from 1993 to 1997 and Vice Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council in 1994.
The President, in a statement by his spokesperson, Femi Adesina, in Abuja paid tribute to Mr Diya’s bold and courageous career in the Nigerian military.
Mr Diya, a retired lieutenant general, died earlier on Sunday in Lagos at the age of 79.
He hailed from Odogbolu in Ogun State.
Mr Diya, who was born on 3 April 1944 in Odogbolu, Ogun State, died on Sunday in Lagos.
Mr Buhari lauded the deceased for his dedicated service to the country as General Officer Commanding, 82 Division, Commandant, of National War College (1991–1993), Chief of Defence Staff and Military Governor of Ogun from January 1984 to August 1985.
He recalled that the late Mr Diya was known for his brilliance, exceptional organisational skills and discipline, and he displayed these virtues in the important roles he…
