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| "Diya Was A Distinguished Patriot "- Osinbajo by Thunder1010(op): 5:16pm On Mar 27, 2023 |
The late Lt- General Donaldson Oladipo Diya, (Rtd) was a patriot who showed deep love and commitment to Nigeria during and after his service to the military and the nation, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. In a statement he personally signed, 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. "General Diya was not only a distinguished Nigerian patriot, and an illustrious son of Odogbolu in Ogun State, he was also a statesman who showed deep love and commitment to our country even after his illustrious service to the nation. "General Diya, GCON, LLB, BL, PSC, FSS, mni, was a forthright, brilliant officer and a devoted family man," he added. The Vice President stated that "his passing is a loss to the people of Ogun State and Nigeria. Our prayer is that God comforts the family, friends , associates and the people of Ogun State. May his memory always be blessed." *Released by* *Laolu Akande* *Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity* *Office of the Vice President* *27th March 2023* 1 Like 1 Share
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| Re: "Diya Was A Distinguished Patriot "- Osinbajo by Omajen: 5:19pm On Mar 27, 2023 |
I learnt the man was Abacha's strong man |
| Re: "Diya Was A Distinguished Patriot "- Osinbajo by lumaxyellow: 5:19pm On Mar 27, 2023 |
May the soul of the brilliant general rest in perfect peace and May God comfort the family. |
| Re: "Diya Was A Distinguished Patriot "- Osinbajo by Phoen1X: 5:20pm On Mar 27, 2023 |
No doubt,..but a lousy fear fear "general" too. |
| Re: "Diya Was A Distinguished Patriot "- Osinbajo by Yellowface1220(m): 5:28pm On Mar 27, 2023 |
May his soul rest in peace |
| Re: "Diya Was A Distinguished Patriot "- Osinbajo by Suunnn(f): 6:27pm On Mar 27, 2023 |
Thunder1010:Wow |
| Re: "Diya Was A Distinguished Patriot "- Osinbajo by T9ksy(m): 6:41pm On Mar 27, 2023 |
Yeah, we know that Diya was more Nigerian than yoruba and that's why when he got caught in Abacha's trap, most yorubas didn't give a d a.m.n about his fate including moi, even though we are from the same LGA in Odogbolu. |
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