Lieutenant General Oladipo Diya (Rtd) Dies At 79

Posted on March 26, 2023
Lieutenant General Donaldson Oladipo Diya (Rtd), who served as Chief of General Staff under former Military Head of State, General Sani Abacha, has died.

His death was announced in a message signed by one of his children, Prince Oyesinmilola Diya, on behalf of the family in the early hours of Sunday, 26th March, 2023.

The message read: “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”.

“Further announcements will be made public in due course”,  Oyesinmilola Diya said.

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