Former Chief of General Staff (Vice President) in Nigeria, Lt General Donaldson Oladipo Diya is dead, reports thegazellenews.com.
General Diya died early Sunday, 26 March, 2023.
His death was announced via a statement from the family signed by one of his son’s, Prince Oyesinmilola Diya.
Below is the statement from the family announcing the death of the former Chief of General Staff:
On behalf of the entire Diya family home and abroad; We announce the passing on to Glory of our dear Husband,Father, Grandfather,brother, Lt- General Donaldson Oladipo Oyeyinka Diya (Rtd) GCON, LLB, BL, PSC, FSS, mni.
Our dear Daddy passed onto glory in the early hours of 26th March 2023.
Please keep us in your prayers as we mourn his demise in this period. Further announcements will be made public in due course.
Barrister Prince Oyesinmilola Diya, on behalf of the family.