Pictures – Details – As Osinbajo Visits Widow Of Former Nation’s No 2 Man, Diya

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has paid a condolence visit to Madam Josephine Diya, the widow of former Nigeria’s number two man, Oladipup Diya.

The condolence visit by the Vice President extends to the entire Diya family.

Oladipup Diya, a general in the Nigerian Army was the Chief of General Staff to the late military ruler, Sanni Abacha.

Abacha died on June 8, 1998, the day the death sentence over an alleged coup was to be carried out on his number two man, Diya.

Diya was pardoned after the death of Abacha died on March 26, 2023.

Osinbajo speaking on his condolence visit to madam Josephine and the Diya family posted on his social media page…

My sincere and heartfelt condolence to the wife, Mrs Josephine Diya, children and family of a worthy predecessor in office, a decent gentleman, and an outstanding soldier and leader – General Oladipo Diya.

General served his country and its people well. Both as a soldier and later as a political leader – at all times, he demonstrated a rare ability to manage men and material efficiently, he built trust because he trusted others and served with integrity and forthrightness. We will remember him well and celebrate his legacy always.

On behalf of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and our government, I express sincere sympathies and pray that his memory will always be blessed.