By Gbemiga Olamikan.
The Chief of Defence Staff General Lucky Irabor, has expressed sadness over the sudden death of the former Chief of General Staff, Lt Gen Donaldson Oladipo Diya (rtd). Gen Diya was the fifth Chief of Defence Staff died on Sunday, March 26, 2023.
Gen Irabor describes Late Gen Diya as a complete gentleman and a thoroughbred General and Elder Statesman who has made positive impacts on the Armed Forces of Nigeria he served meritoriously for 33 years and the Nation in general.
General Irabor, extends his deepest condolences to the family of the late General Diya and the good people of Ogun State on behalf of himself and members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. He prayed to Almighty God to grant him eternal rest in His bosom.