Family Prepares for Gen Diya’s Remembrance

The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot- Proverbs 10:7.

How time flies!

Last year, 2023, the household of the Diyas was thrown into mourning when the grim reaper visited, bore its vicious pangs and wickedly led their patriarch, retired Gen. Oladipo Diya, away from their sight eternally.

The retired army general lived a fulfilled life, rising to the pinnacle of his military career. He was Chief of General Staff to the late Sani Abacha between 1993 and 1997 and he was regarded as one of the finest military officers the country has produced. This beautiful legacy has been the consolation his family has held onto since he left them

To show that his memory eternally lingers on in their minds, the family has concluded plans to hold a memorial service in honour of the Ogun State-born top military brass.

Society Watch gathered that a series of events have been lined up for this purpose, commencing from Tuesday,  March 26, 2024, exactly a year after his passing. The event is expected to take place at Tanimowo Villa, Oladipo Diya Road Oke-Mosan Odogbolu, Ogun State, while his posthumous birthday ceremony will be held at his Ikeja GRA residence on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Top dignitaries have been invited to these events.

In a tribute,  Diya’s eldest son, Barrister Oyesinminlola Diya honoured him, describing him as an incredible father.

“Your legacy is our “pride and the good name you gave us is a testament to the incredible father you were,” he wrote.

Oyesinminlola also noted that the “wisdom, the discipline, the love and everything you taught us will walk with us through our lifetime and we will always carry the name Diya with dignity.”