Diya served with loyalty, dignity, says Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has described the late former Chief of General Staff (CGS), Gen. Oladipo Diya, as a worthy predecessor who served the country loyally and with dignity.
Diya died on March 26 at 79.
According to Osinbajo, the federal government was proud of the late CGS’s legacies, stressing that he served as an effective VP in the regime of Gen. Sani Abacha.
He said: “As you know, we are here to express the sincere condolences of the President and government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the family of my worthy predecessor in office, Gen. Oladipo Diya, who served as effective Vice President under the regime of Gen. Sani Abacha.
“We are here to condone with his family and pray that his memory will remain blessed and that God almighty will strengthen the family in this time, and that they also, will even be greater than the late Gen. Oladipo Diya.”
The VP who signed the condolence register after a private meeting with the family, reiterated that Diya was a decent gentleman and an outstanding scholar, leader.
He served the late CGS at all times demonstrated a rare ability to manage men and materials efficiently, adding that he also built trust because he trusted others.
“We will remember him well and celebrate his legacy always. On behalf of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and our government I sincerely express sympathies and pray that his memory will always be blessed,” Osibanjo.
THE NATION
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