…as Gov. Abiodun pays condolence visit to family
Ogun State government is planning a state burial for former Chief of General Staff and Military Governor of the state, General Oladipo Diya, whose death was announced Sunday, March 26.
The state governor, Dapo Abiodun, made this known on Monday when he paid a condolence visit to the Lagos residence of the late Army General.
Abiodun said Diya’s death was a great loss to Ogun in particular and the country in general, adding that the late General lived an impactful life worthy of emulation.
“General Diya was a man of many parts. His life epitomized integrity and character. He was a soldier and gentleman, a lawyer with an eventful career. 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.
He noted that the late Diya held many command and administrative positions while in the military and continued to make an impact on humanity after retirement from active service.
He acknowledged Diya’s commitment to his community, especially in Odogbolu Local Government Area, adding that the history of Ogun State would not be complete without the mention of the late General’s name.
Abiodun, while praying for the repose of the soul of the deceased, urged the family members not to grieve over his death as he impacted his generation and has gone home to rest with his Lord.
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.
Responding on behalf of the family, one of the sons of the late General Diya, Oyedamola, thanked the governor for reaching out to the family at this trying time through the visit.
He said his father, while alive, had deep affection for the Abiodun administration because of its good works.
