President Tinubu eulogises late Diya

<p>He enjoined the family to remain united and to keep the legacies of the patriarch intact.</p>, <span>President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Presidency}</span>, <h2>President Bola Tinubu on Saturday extolled the virtues of former Chief of General Staff, deceased Gen. Oladipo Diya, whom he described as selfless and diligent leader.</h2>, <p>The president stated in his message to the final funeral rites of Diya at his Odogbolu hometown in Ogun State that the Diya’s contributions to nation-building remained a reference point for upcoming generations.</p>, <p>The president’s message was delivered by Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State.</p>, <p>The president noted that while Diya’s death was painful, his impactful life and legacies were sufficient to console his loved ones and the generality of Nigerians.</p>, <p>He added that Diya’s contributions to the sanctity of Nigeria’s territorial integrity were legendary.</p>, <p>“Gen. Diya’s efforts towards curtailing several uprisings that threatened the corporate entity of Nigeria are legendary and these will remain indelible in the consciousness of Nigerians and sub-Saharan Africans.</p>, <p>“Indeed his life of selflessness and diligence in the service of the military remains a reference point for coming generations of military officers.</p>, <p>“His leadership and tactical prowess greatly contributed to the success of this nation.</p>, <p>“He implemented various reforms in the army, including training programmes and welfare of soldiers and under his leadership, the Nigerian Army witnessed significant advancement and operational effectiveness,’’ Tinubu stated.</p>, <p>Late Gen. Diya was born in Odogbolu, Ogun State on April 3, 1944.</p>, <p>He joined the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna at a youthful age and was part of the soldiers who fought during the Nigerian Civil War between July 6, 1967 and Jan. 15, 1970.</p>, <p>Diya studied Law at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he obtained an LLB degree.</p>, <p>He also went through the Nigerian Law School where he was called to th