Adebutu Condoles With Late General Diya’s Family

The Gubernatorial Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 general elections, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu has sent a condolence message to Diya family and Nigerians on the demise of the former Chief of General Staff, Lt. General Oladipupo Diya which occurred at the early hours of Sunday, 26th March, 2023 at the age of 79.

The message issued on Sunday by the Media Director, Ladi Adebutu Campaign Organisation, Afolabi Orekoya extols the great virtues of the former Chief of General Staff, Chief of Defence Staff and former Military Governor of Ogun State between 1984 and 1985.

General Diya joined the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna and fought during the Nigerian Civil War.

He later attended the US Army School of Infantry, the Command and Staff College, Jaji (1980–1981) and the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru.

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While serving in the military, he studied law at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he obtained an LLB degree, and then at the Nigerian Law School, where he was called to bar as Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

He held other top military posts like GOC, 82 Division and finally the Chief of General Staff (military Vice President) to Gen Sani Abacha.

The condolence message described General Diya who was an illustrious son of Odogbolu as a courageous, administrator par excellence and brave military officer who served the nation and Ogun State diligently.

The message further said “His commitment to the development of Ogun State and Nigeria as a whole shall not be forgotten as they are indelible in the hearts of the people”

While thanking God for the fulfilled life lived by General Diya, Adebutu enjoins the family, friends and associates to take solace in the fact that he left good legacies. He also prayed for the repose of his soul and fortitude for the family, friends and associates to bear the irreparable loss.