President Bola Tinubu, former Head of State, Gen Abdusalam Abubakar, and Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun on Saturday, eulogised the former Vice President of the country during the military era, Lt. Gen. Oladipo Diya (retd.) as he was committed to the mother earth.
Late Diya who was buried at his Odogbolu country home with full military honour died on March 26 at the age of 79.
Tinubu in his tribute described Diya as a very resourceful military strategist and an epitome of integrity who was selfless in his contribution and service to his fatherland.
The President who was represented by the governor of Ogun State, gave his tribute during the funeral service held for the Late Diya at Cathedral Church of St Paul, Odogbolu, Ogun State.
Also paying his tribute, Abubakar described Diya as a dependable and professional colleague.
He added that he had always been the one taking over from him whenever he (Diya) was leaving such office for another.
Speaking in his capacity as the governor of the state, Abiodun described the late general as a seasoned administrator, gentleman, and officer who made contributions to the development of the security architecture of Nigeria.
Abiodun said, “he was courageous and daring, quick-witted and patriotic. Gen. Diya played frontline roles in the evolution and development of the state and his activities in the military, in part led to the eventual return and enthronement of democracy in the country In 1999.”
Other dignitaries at the event were the Deputy governor of Ogun State, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, Sen Olamillekan Adeola representing Ogun West, his counterpart representing Ogun Central, Sen Shuaib Salis, former deputy governors, Senator Gbenga Kaka, Mrs. Yetunde Onanuga and Alhaja Salmot Badru.
Also at the funeral were former military governors of Ogun State such as Kayode Olofinmoyin, Sam Ewang, Oladayo Popoola, and Daniel Akintonde among others.
-Punch
